Calcium, chloride, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, and potassium are examples of major minerals. Chromium, copper, fluorine, iodine, iron, selenium and zinc are examples of trace minerals, present in the body in minute amounts. Helps promote healthy gums and teeth, assist in the absorption of iron, maintains normal connective tissue and heals wounds. Good sources are citrus fruits and juice, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, greens, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and cantaloupe. Good sources include dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, legumes, whole-grains, pork, poultry and shellfish as well as fortified cereals and baked goods.
Good sources are cabbage, cauliflower, spinach and leafy vegetables, cereals, and vegetable oils.
Helps convert carbohydrates into energy and is essential for production of red blood cells. Good sources are milk and dairy products, lean meat, eggs, nuts, green leafy vegetables, legumes and fortified bread and cereal. This vitamin promotes good night vision, helps form and maintains healthy shin, teeth, mucous membranes, and skeletal and soft tissue. The body into this vitamin converts beta-carotene, an antioxidant. Good sources are carrots, sweet potatoes, dandelion, beet and turnip greens, spinach, arugula, butternut squash, hubbard squash, and red bell peppers.