Here’s a quick list of the Essential Nutrients the Body does Not produce on its own and depends on you to provide thru proper nutrition:
- B complex – cucumber, avocado, chia seeds, lentils, walnuts
- B12 – avocados, cabbage, cauliflower, beans & lentils, nuts, egg yolks, organic soy, walnuts
- Vitamin A – watermelon, eggs, red bell peppers, sorghum
- Vitamin C – beets, kale, brussels sprouts, celery & citrus
- Vitamin E – walnuts, almonds, avocado, kale, brussels sprouts
- Vitamin K – cauliflower, cilantro, asparagus, prunes, broccoli, avocado
- Magnesium – sweet potatoes, quinoa, walnuts, sesame, cucumber, beets, garbanzo beans (hummus)
- Potassium – bananas, cherries, beets, kale, chia seed, lentils, avocado
- Essential Amino Acids – chicken, turkey, wild salmon, organic tofu, swiss chard, spinach, beans
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids – wild salmon, enriched omega eggs, walnuts, flax, quinoa
- Calcium – kale, sesame, walnuts, cucumber, sweet potato, chia seeds, quinoa, celery
B Complex – Create new cells, fights free radicals, carries oxygen through blood, converts food into energy, depression, memory loss
B12 – Brain Function, forms healthy red blood cells, prevents against anemia, depression
Vitamin A – helps cells reproduce normally, vision
Vitamin C – promotes growth & development, helps absorb iron, production of collagen
Vitamin E – protects cell membranes against free radicals, helps lower bad cholesterol, muscle maintenance
Vitamin K – aids in normal blood clotting and along with calcium helps in bone heath
Magnesium – alleviating constipation, lower blood pressure, bone health, heart health
Potassium – regulates salt lowering blood pressure, kidney & bone health
Essential Amino Acids – blood cell synthesis and immunity, muscle fatigue, anti-inflammatory
Omega 3 Fatty Acids – brain 7 nervous system function, anti-inflammatory, lubricate joints, lowers bad cholesterol, support immune system and release melatonin for better sleep
Calcium – bone & teeth health, helps keep circulatory system running properly Eat your daily rainbow and foods rich in nutrients to keep your body running smoothly.
Great write up and information. It’s the simple things we don’t think of… But nutritionally, they’re especially important for a celiac!