Why You Should Be Taking a Daily Supplement of Trace Minerals.

The first thing you may be asking yourself is What are trace minerals and why do I need them?

Well we all know that our bodies need vitamins and minerals to function properly. Simply put, trace minerals are minerals our bodies needs for things like enzyme function, thyroid regulation, glucose absorption, blood clotting, detoxification, and more.

Trace minerals are actually found in the earth’s crust.  And since humans get a large portion of their food from plants and animals (and animals get their food from plants), it’s extremely important for the earth’s soil to be rich in minerals.

Without trace minerals, you can experience a variety of health problems, such as weak bones, fatigue, or a decreased immune system.

Some examples of trace minerals are:

• Chromium
• Tin
• Zinc
• Vanadium
• Copper
• Silicon
• Manganese
• Nickel
• Iron
• Iodine
• Cobalt
• Selenium

So now that you know what they are and why we need them, I’ll explain how to get them. Different foods contains different minerals. To cover your bases and get as many minerals as possible, make sure your diet contains lots of green leafy vegetables, beets, legumes, broccoli, nuts, mushrooms, beans, garlic, tomatoes, avocados, bananas, and fatty fish.

Since some mineral deficiencies cannot be treated with diet alone, you may need to take a trace mineral supplement. Click here for a list of best sellers from Amazon. 

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Keep in mind that there are some health issues that can affect how our body absorbs these minerals, including liver or kidney disease, alcoholism, surgery of the digestive tract, and taking certain digestive medications. It’s important to discuss any problems you may have with your health professional. 

Other ways you can ensure that you get an adequate amount of minerals into your body: avoid processed foods and try to eat organic whenever possible. 

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Leann Forst, MBA, CHC — Family Health & Cancer Coach

Leann is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, holding a Master’s degree from Drake University and a Bachelor of Science from Upper Iowa University. Leann is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. And she is an award winning author of 2 books “How to Get Your Kids to Beg for Veggies” and “100 Ways to Lose Weight”.

Born and raised as an Iowa farm girl, she moved to Texas in 1998 where she lives with her husband and 2 kids.

As a wife of a brain cancer survivor, Leann has a special interest in anti-cancer nutrition and detoxification. She works with individuals and groups, and speaks regularly at hospitals, schools and organizations to teach people how to attain optimal health by getting to the root cause of chronic and inflammatory conditions, while using healing modalities such as essential oils. Click here to get Leann’s free report, “37 Cancer Facts You Should Know…But Probably Don’t”. And take Leann’s Nutrient Deficiency Quiz here.

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