Your body relies on Selenium and Zinc to boost your immune system, fight infection and repair body tissue. They keep your body glowing and strong. But, that said, don't go running out to the Vitamin Shoppe to purchase mass quantities of these supplements. The good news is that a healthy diet here in the US will supply you with what you need to get the adequate dose of these minerals.
Selenium rich foods:
- Brazil nuts
- Seafood
- White meat and poultry
- Grains like brown rice, lentils
- Eggs
- Peas
- Potatoes
Zinc rich foods:
- Beef -one of the most zinc-rich foods
- Shellfish
- Legumes-chickpeas, lentil, beans
- Seeds- Flax seeds and pumpkin seeds
- Nuts
- Dairy foods
- Egg yolks (also high in Vitamin D and Selenium)
- Whole grains
- Dark Chocolate....YES!!!
So, you see...with so many food sources of both Selenium and Zinc, you are bound to get what your body needs by just eating a well rounded, varied diet!
Hope you are all staying positive. Yesterday was tough with the yucky gray weather, but at dinnertime there was the most beautiful rainbow. Definitely a sign that this too shall pass! Hang in there, Cozy Lake. Sending you all a virtual hug. Miss you all!
