Minerals also have their importance in body processes.
There are a number of minerals which we should assimilate from foods, most of them will be presented in this article as you know the natural sources where they are found in order to provide the necessary minerals for the body.

Today most people are confronted with a lack of calcium in the body, primarily due to poor nutrition in this mineral.

Calcium helps in bones and teeth forming and strengthening and it is very important in regulating heart rhythm. Calcium is found in products of plant origin and product of animal origin (egg yolk, cheese, milk).

There are a number of natural sources rich in calcium.

Among the most common are: green vegetables, beans, peanuts, olives, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, cereals.

When calcium is administered also magnesium should be taken as help to prevent calcium storage in cells and soft tissues.

Other main functions of calcium in the body  include: the fight against blood clotting and hormone synthesis.

Phosphorus has an extremely important role in normal building bones and teeth with important roles in normal function of nerve activity. Phosphorus is found in natural sources like: blackberries, chestnuts, kale, prunes, broth, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach, parsley, peas, oat flakes, turnips, horseradish, green beans, onions, cauliflower, barley, mushrooms, dried legumes, nuts and peanuts. Phosphorus can also be found in animal products: milk, cream, butter, cheese and meats.

Chlorine is very important for our body, because it provides the acid-base balance of blood, and contribute to the formation of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Chlorine can be obtained from these natural sources:

currants rosehip bananas nuts walnuts gooseberries

strawberries lettuce eggplant tomatoes lettuce spinach

parsley endive radishes potatoes turnips

carrots carrots dried legume mushrooms kale

Also, chlorine can be introduced into the body by eating the following foods of animal origin: eggs, cheese, meat, liver and kidney.

Iron is known and appreciated for his essential role in producing hemoglobin (oxygen transport to cells). Rich natural sources of iron are: spinach, tomatoes, parsley, mushrooms, endive, lentils, peas, beans, cabbage, dried vegetables, cherries, leeks and asparagus.

If iron is in larger quantities in the body, it may occur problems because it can remain in the liver, this mineral is eliminated very difficult. from the body. Thus the persons with these problems may be prone to the risk of developing arthritis or impotence and infertility.

Vitamin C also is a good help in iron absorption. Iron can be acquired in animal foods: eggs, egg yolk, liver, kidneys.