Oils, Minerals, and Vitamins
Hopefully you are getting your oils, minerals and vitamins from the food you eat everyday! But by the unhealthy way foods are grown, cooked or "processed" nowadays, many of the oils, minerals, and vitamins that our bodies need are removed from our foods. Our bodies need lots of different nutrients, because the different nutrients work with each other to improve our bodies. For example, calcium is known to strengthen bones, but if Vitamin K2, Vitamin D, and omega 3 fatty acids aren't present to work with the calcium, then the calcium is not as productive as it could be.
OILS
I recommend our bodies ingest 1-2 tablespoons of healthy oils per day.
Healthy oils I like (some found in food and others are dietary supplements):
Coconut oil - This can also be used as a moisturizer (use a very small amount)
Avacado
Olives
Krill - high quality, omega 3 fatty acid
Cod Liver
Borage Oil
Evening Primrose Oil (I love this one! Recommended for girls)
Essential Oils:
I really enjoy the benefits of essential oils. Here are my favorites and why!
Peppermint: I use this for sickness. I put a little bit on my nose to help clear away congestion. Also, I rub a few drops on an upset stomach, which calms everything down and stops the vomiting.
Lemon: I use this for sickness as well. Lemon has cleansing properties so I diffuse it throughout the house and it purifies the air.
Wild Orange: I love the smell of this one. It brings a happy mood!
Tea Tree: I like using this on my face. It tones and heals the skin.
Lavender: I use this on cuts. It soothes the irritation.
MAIN NUTRIENTS:
THE BOTTOM LINE: TRY to eat Fresh healthy, local and organic foods, with lots of nutrients, minerals and vitamins that will help your body become strong.
TIPS TO GETTING NUTRIENTS:
- try to NOT microwave, fry, or over cook foods, because this removes a lot of the important minerals and vitamins
- eat lots of colorful veggies, especially dark leafy greens
Vitamin A - Healthy growth (good for eyes, teeth, and skin). Carrots are a great source of Vitamin A!
Vitamin B - Energy, Immune function and Iron absorption
Vitamin C - Strengthens your blood vessels, gives skin it's elasticity and is an antioxidant
- Can be found in oranges sweet and chili peppers, broccoli, artichoke, sweet potatoes, tomato, cauliflower, kale, strawberries, and papaya.
Vitamin D - Healthy Bones
- Can come from sunlight or an oral supplement
Vitamin E - Blood Circulation and antioxidant
- Nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, etc), raw sunflower seeds, and fresh raw (and hopefully organic) leafy greens
Vitamin K - help with blood clotting.
- I eat it in spinach, kale, broccoli, celery, asparagus, pickles, blackberries, cabbage, blueberries, sun dried tomatoes
Calcium - Raw milk (unprocessed or unpasteurized) is the best source of calcium. Also dark, leafy green vegetables. Pure, unprocessed himalayan pink salt contains calcium.
Himalayan pink salt (unprocessed) - has a lot of different elements that our bodies need.
Folic Acid - The best way to get this is from fresh, raw vegetables. A multivitamin of Folic Acid can also help cankers.
Iron - Iron should be eaten in moderation. You don't want too much or too little. Processed foods with lots of added iron can make for too much in your body. Iron can help with air flow throughout the body as well as in the lungs!
- Can be found in red meat, preferably grass fed and organic. If meat isn't an option, supplements work. Beware of a dangerous form of iron called Ferrous sulfate that is found in multivitamins. To find out more info about iron, click HERE for Dr. Mercolas say.
Zinc - Supports immune system, healthy growth, promotes good cell growth and healthy eyes, maintains good sense of smell and taste.
- Can be found in common healthy foods such as beef, spinach, sea vegetables, green peas, liver, pumpkin seeds, raw milk and cheese.