Dec 14, 2009

Healthy Food List-Where to get your daily dose of Vitamins, Part 13 of 14

egg Selenium: is a mineral found in seafood, meats, eggs, nuts and some cereals. It helps to slow down the oxidation process in the body, which is a chemical reaction that occurs during the development of some cancers and coronary heart disease. The mineral Selenium makes antibodies, improving our immune systems and giving us a boost of energy.

However, Selenium can be toxic in large doses. Make sure not to take more than 200 micrograms per day.

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Wild cooked oysters (3 ounces, 61 calories)

87 percent daily value

Cooked snapper (4 ounces, 145 calories)

80 percent daily value

Cannned white tuna, in water (3 ounces, 109 calories)

80 percent daily value

Cooked halibut (4 ounces, 158 calories)

76 percent daily value

Cooked shrimp (4 ounces, 112 calories)

65 percent daily value

Roasted turkey breast (4 ounces, 215 calories)

47 percent daily value

Broiled beef tenderloin (4 ounces, 240 calories)

40 percent daily value

Grilled portobello mushrooms (1 cup, 42 calories)

31 percent daily value

Hard-boiled egg (68 calories)

19 percent daily value

Raw tofu (4 ounces, 86 calories

Wild cooked oysters (3 ounces, 61 calories) 87 percent daily value
Cooked snapper (4 ounces, 145 calories) 80 percent daily value
Canned white tuna, in water (3 ounces, 109 calories) 80 percent daily value
Cooked halibut (4 ounces, 158 calories) 76 percent daily value
Cooked shrimp (4 ounces, 112 calories) 65 percent daily value
Roasted turkey breast (4 ounces, 215 calories) 47 percent daily value
Broiled beef tenderloin (4 ounces, 240 calories) 40 percent daily value
Grilled portobello mushrooms (1 cup, 42 calories) 31 percent daily value
Hard-boiled egg (68 calories) 19 percent daily value
Raw tofu (4 ounces, 86 calories) 14 percent daily value

Original Source: Men’s Health

Check out tomorrow’s Healthy Food List on Zinc

Healthy Food List-Where to get your daily dose of Vitamins, Part 11 of 14

pickly pears Magnesium: is a mineral found in our bones and muscles. Magnesium helps to relax nerves and muscles, builds strong bones and helps in blood circulation.

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Cooked salmon (4 ounces, 260 calories) 35 percent daily value
Raw sunflower seeds (1/4 cup, 205 calories) 32 percent daily value
Sesame seeds (1/4 cup, 206 calories) 32 percent daily value
Prickly pear (1 cup, 61 calories) 32 percent daily value
Cooked black beans (1 cup, 227 calories) 30 percent daily value
Roasted almonds (1/4 cup, 206 calories) 25 percent daily value
Cooked pinto beans (1 cup, 235 calories) 24 percent daily value
Cooked brown rice (1 cup, 216 calories) 21 percent daily value
Cooked scallops (4 ounces, 151 calories) 19 percent daily value
Cooked summer squash (1 cup, 36 calories) 11 percent daily value

Original Source: Men’s Health

Look for tomorrow’s Healthy Food List on Potassium

Healthy Food List-Where to get your daily dose of Vitamins, Part 10 of 14

kidney-beans

Iron: is a mineral needed for healthy blood and is essential for good health. Many of us may have an iron deficiency called Anemia, and don’t even know it.

If you are feeling extra tired and run down, more than usual, you may want to go to your doctor and have them check you out.

A simple change in your diet may be all you need to correct your iron deficiency. Many foods have iron in them and will give you the proper amount of iron needed daily.

is a mineral needed for healthy blood and is essential for good health. Many of us have an iron deficiency, Anemia, and don’t even know it.

If you are feeling extra tired and run down, more than usual, you may want to go to your doctor and have them check you out.

A simple change in your diet may be all you need to correct your iron deficiency. Many foods have iron in them and will give you the proper amount of iron needed daily.

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Chicken liver (3.5 ounces, 100 calories) 70 percent daily value
Soybeans (1 cup, 297 calories) 50 percent daily value
Spinach (1 cup, 40 calories) 36 percent daily value
Tofu (4 ounces, 86 calories) 34 percent daily value
Sesame seeds (1/4 cup, 205 calories) 30 percent daily value
Kidney beans (1 cup, 225 calories) 29 percent daily value
Venison (4 ounces, 180 calories) 28 percent daily value
Lima beans (1 cup, 215 calories) 25 percent daily value
Beef tenderloin (4 ounces, 240 calories) 23 percent daily value
Roast turkey (3.5 ounces, 220 calories) 10 percent daily value

(Original Source: Men’s Health)

Check out tomorrow’s Healthy Foods Post on Vitamin Magnesium