Essentials micro nutrients needed for the body.

LITTLE THINGS MATTER.
Micronutrients are the little things that matter as they are needed in little quantities and are vital for the proper functioning

of the body.

Sodium - is responsible for maintaining the proper fluid balance in your body; it helps fluids pass through cell walls and helps regulate appropriate pH levels in your blood.

Manganesepromotes bone formation and energy production, and helps your body metabolise the macronutrients, protein, carbohydrate and fat.

Magnesium helps your heart maintain its normal rhythm. It helps your body convert glucose (blood sugar) into energy, and it is necessary for the metabolisation of the micronutrients calcium and vitamin C.

Iron helps your body produce red blood cells and lymphocytes.

 Iodinehelps your thyroid gland develop and function. It helps your body to metabolise fats, and promotes energy production and growth.

Chloride helps regulate water and electrolytes within your cells, as well as helping to maintain appropriate cellular pH.

Getting enough micronutrients in your diet isn't hard. Eat a balanced diet including plenty of nuts, whole grains and green leafy vegetables, colourful fruits and vegetables, like red cherries, purple grapes, yellow bananas and orange carrots.

The more colourful your diet, the better.

The Four Big

Healthy protein

Healthy fats

Healthy carbohydrates

Healthy liquids

Eat as below and get the above. 

Eat atleast five servings of vegetables a day (one serving is half a cup of cooked veggies)

Eat atleast two servings of fruit a day (one serving is a medium piece fruit)

Have two servings of milk every day

Eat high fibre cereal or wholegrain every day

Eat a small serving of meat, chicken or fish or two eggs or some legumes or nuts everyday?

Limit deep fried foods to once a week or less

Limits high sugar drinks such as soft drinks to once a fortnight or less.
Key word:Micronutrients.