Minerals and trace elements - functions in the body

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Over 100 mg per day is needed. They are involved in, among other things, the regulation of the skeleton, nervous system, muscles, and fluid balance.

Ca Calcium - Structure of bones and teeth, muscle contraction, nervous system function, blood clotting
P Phosphorus - Structure of bones and teeth, energy metabolism (ATP), structure of cell membranes
K Potassium - Fluid balance, nerve impulses, muscle function, heart rhythm
Na Sodium - Fluid balance, nervous system function, muscle contraction
Mg Magnesium - Muscle and nervous system function, energy metabolism, bone health
S Sulfur - Component of proteins and amino acids, enzyme function
Cl Chloride - Fluid balance, formation of stomach acid

Asparagus soup
Ingredients for asparagus soup:
- rapeseed oil, green fresh asparagus, apple, water, salt, sugar, black pepper, onion, garlic
- cream, lemon
- for... 
Bachata salad
Bachata salad... 
Beetroot casserole - blue cheese
Beetroot Bake with Blue Cheese
Ingredients:
• 4–5 medium beetroots
• 1-3 onions
• 1 bell pepper (red... 
Cabbage and Beetroot Soup
For the pot:
Rapeseed oil, yellow onion and red onion, chopped, black pepper, previously boiled and pickled beetroot, chopped cabbage seasoned with syrup cooked in... 
Calvados
If you are allergic to certain ingredients found in food and cosmetics, such as colorings or preservatives, you can use various types of alcohol to add flavor to foods as spices and as a preservative for a few days of refrigerated storage. 
Campari
The Italians have deliberately made Campari a somewhat mysterious drink.
The exact recipe of Campari is still a secret, but fortunately, we still know quite a lot about what is... 
Casserole - Cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, sweet potato, red bell pepper, celery stalk
Colorful Vegetable Casserole:
Ingredients - Cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, sweet potato, red bell... 
Celeriac soup
Celeriac as a generous ingredient in the puréed soup:
Canola oil, yellow onion, chili, celeriac, parsnip, carrot shreds, apple, cinnamon sugar, rosemary, black pepper, potatoes, salt.
Squeeze lemon... 
Garlic potatoes
Garlic Potatoes
Ingredients:
Garlic, onion, black pepper, salt, dill, grated cheese, "Siri-cream" = fat-free milk + rapeseed oil Oven 180 degrees, 130 degrees... 
Grandma's cucumbers
Grandma's cucumbers
- salt, sugar, dill, gin... 
Green pepper - Parmesan
Green bell pepper is a nutritious vegetable that offers many health benefits, including being rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Nutritional values
Vitamin C:
Green... 
Lettuce Cucumber Avocado
Extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, dill, black pepper
Lettuce, cucumber, avocado... 
Eggplant - Berenjena - Algo Especial
Eggplant
Something special
Ingredients:
Eggplant, salt, allspice, chili, tomato, thyme, grated cheese Oven 180... 
HHR27260 Pea
Pisum sativum... 
HJG26933 Yogurt
Probioottien lähde... 
Yellow bell pepper
The health benefits of bell peppers are varied and significant: Rich in nutrients: Bell peppers are packed with vitamins, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and B vitamins, which support the immune system and eye health. Heart health: The potassium and antioxidants in bell peppers may... 
HKL27323 Cabbage
Cabbage is a low-calorie and nutritious vegetable that is a good source of vitamins C and K. It also contains g of fat, 5 g of carbs, and 1 g of protein. Cabbage (head cabbage) has 31 kcal per 100 grams. 
Cucumber
After sweaty exercise, such a wonderful cucumber. Cut at least ten centimeters off the cucumber and take a bite. 
Eggplant
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Apple
Malus domestica... 
HMN26818 Strawberry
Why should you eat strawberries? Strawberries are rich in antioxidants. When eaten every day, strawberries protect the brain and short-term memory. In addition, strawberries improve the immune system, increase blood counts, remove fluid, fight fatigue and stress, and increase sexual energy. They... 
Blackcurrants rolled in dark chocolate
Melt the dark chocolate until runny and roll the (frozen) blackcurrants in the chocolate. 
HMS26167 Cultivated Blueberries
Blueberries (cultivated) are a true health bomb, and their nutritional profile makes them an excellent addition to any diet.

Nutritional content... 
Nutrients of beetroot
Nutrients in Beetroot
Beetroot is rich in beneficial nutrients that support various bodily functions:
- Vitamin B9 (folate): Promotes cell regeneration and... 
Eggplant delicacy
Munakoiso, tuo kiiltävä ja kauniin violetti kasvis, on paljon enemmän kuin pelkkä lisuke "moussakassa". Se on täynnä ravinteita ja terveyshyötyjä, jotka tekevät siitä varsin arvokkaan... 
Oat bread - salad, avocado, pear, lemon
Crunchy snacks support oral health.
The portion also shows the amount and content of the food.
Fresh water crowns the portion. SiriSiri: "I always put a teaspoon of cold-pressed olive oil on my bread. There... 
A jug of water for reducing bloating
A sufficient amount of water is important for the functioning of the entire body.
Water keeps metabolism moving and removes waste substances and fluids accumulated in the... 
Nuts and almonds
Nuts are a very handy and healthy option, for example as a snack, because they contain a lot of healthy and soft fats, as well as protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Nuts are very calorie-dense, so even a small amount is enough to provide a substantial boost of energy. The fat... 
Lingonberry
Lingonberry is a superberry of the northern nature, known for its tart flavor and versatile health benefits. Lingonberry is especially known for its effects on cholesterol management and supporting the immune system. 
Parsnip
Vitamin B: The root contains vitamins B1, B2, and B6, which help the body convert food into energy. Vitamin B folate is especially important for pregnant women. Potassium: Potassium is particularly good for blood pressure and is also needed to regulate fluid balance and support the nervous system. Fiber: Parsnip... 
Parsnip pie
How to use rapeseed oil in pie dough?
You can make the base like this:
- 1 dl rapeseed oil
- 1 dl water
- 3 dl wheat flour... 
Beetroot
Beetroot is known for its versatile health benefits. It is full of nutrients that support, among other things, liver function and digestion. 
"Oven dumplings" - beetroot
Put the ingredients in a bowl:
- low-fat minced meat
- salt, ground black pepper
- egg
- cooked beetroot, chopped
- grated... 
Red bell pepper
A medium-sized bell pepper contains only about 30 calories, making it a very diet-friendly food.
Bell peppers are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including... 
Carrot
The carrot is the king of root vegetables. 
Potato - Rosamunda
On a halved potato, add extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, rosemary, and salt.
Oven 180 degrees... 
Broccoli and cauliflower
Broccoli and cauliflower Broccoli provides a wide range of nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Broccoli contains fiber, selenium, and... 
Asparagus
Oven vegetables - asparagus: Extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, dill, salt Squeeze a little lemon over the finished dish. 
Asparagus pan
Ingredients for the asparagus pan:
- Extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, salt, dill, yellow onion, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus
- Black pepper-spiced chicken tenderloins Add fresh olive oil, dill, and... 
Radish
Radish - Raphanus sativus var. sativus
- The color of radishes indicates that they are rich in flavonoids. The spicy taste, in turn, is a reminder that radishes are effective in... 
Celeriac
It is said that even athletes in ancient Greece drank celery juice to improve their performance. Celeriac contains important dietary fibers that enhance digestion and metabolism. Like other root vegetables, it contains essential trace elements and minerals for us but only a small amount of... 
HSP26230 Onion
Onion is a nutritious vegetable that contains plenty of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, and manganese. Additionally, it is a good source of fiber. These nutrients are essential for the proper functioning of a healthy body. 
HTM26175 Tomato
Tomato Nutritional Composition (100 g raw tomato)
Basic nutrients
• Calories: 18 kcal – light and low in energy
• Water: 95% – excellent... 
HVH27130 Green bean
Green beans, also known as haricot verts, are a plant belonging to the garden bean family, harvested early. Green beans are actually immature pods that are eaten whole with their seeds, and they originate from Central and South America, but they are grown all over the world. Beans are... 
HVK26647 Avocado
Avocado contains plenty of healthy fats, which promote the functioning of the heart and circulatory system. Avocado is also a good source of folate. Getting the recommended amount of folate reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Avocado also contains potassium, magnesium, and manganese. Fiber... 
HVL25773 Garlic and leeks
Garlic potatoes with extra virgin olive oil: Peel a few cloves of garlic and chop the leeks, potatoes, lettuce leaves and basil. Mix the broth: extra virgin olive oil, egg, black pepper, salt, milk, grated cheese Oven 180 degrees... 
Garlic
Garlic contains many important nutrients, such as:
- Vitamin C, which supports the immune system and promotes skin health.
- Vitamin B6, which is involved in... 
Honey onions and stuffed peppers
Health benefits of bell peppers:
- Vitamin C
Yellow bell peppers can contain up to five times more vitamin C than oranges. This strengthens the... 
Minced meat stew - beetroot
Delicious root vegetable stew, with lean beef as the protein:
Sauté onions and red onions in canola oil over low heat, add slices of carrot, parsnip, and cooked... 
Nutrients of cauliflower
Cauliflower is a highly nutritious vegetable. It contains a lot of vitamin C, vitamin K, and other vitamins, such as B vitamins. In addition, it is a good source of fiber and antioxidants. Cauliflower supports health in many ways, including promoting heart health and reducing inflammation. 
Omelette - celery, zucchini
Omelet:
Sauté onion and celery in rapeseed oil, season with black pepper and rosemary.
Add chopped zucchini, (add more black pepper). Add a... 
Oven-baked peppers
Health benefits of bell peppers:
- Vitamin C
Yellow bell peppers can contain up to five times more vitamin C than oranges. This strengthens the immune system, helps... 
Pecan Salad
Pecan Salad Extra virgin olive oil, Campari, black pepper, parsley
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper
Pecan nut... 
If you are allergic
Persimmon and Bell Pepper Salad
Persimmon and Bell Pepper Salad: Extra virgin olive oil, Calvados, black pepper, lemon Salad, bell pepper, persimmon... 
Pickled broccoli
Chopped broccoli
Boil the spices in water - black pepper, rosemary, mustard seeds...

Place the broccoli at the bottom of a jar and pour the... 
Rapeseed oil
Rapeseed oil contains plenty of healthy fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for the body. In addition, rapeseed oil is a good source of vitamin E, which... 
Red onion tomato
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Red salad
Red Salad Extra virgin olive oil
Calvados
Black pepper
Parsley
Lettuce
Red bell pepper
Tomato
Sautéed... 
If you are allergic
Red!
Red!
Salad ingredients:
Extra virgin olive oil, Campari, basil, parsley, black pepper, (garlic)
Lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, tomato... 
Root vegetables cooked in a pan
Rapeseed oil, black pepper, basil, parsley, salt
Yellow onion, garlic, parsnip, carrot, sweet potato, potato Sauté the vegetables, starting with the ones that take the longest to cook. When they reach al dente, drizzle a little dark rum... 
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Helena Penttilä
Helena Penttilä
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