Minerals are utilized by the body for virtually every function the body undergoes to maintain life and is an intricate part of the building structure of the body.
Why do we have mineral deficiency?
Processing or fragmenting foods- When these foods are consumed the body becomes mineral deficient. Why? The body needs to make up the lacking minerals from its own reserves to fully digest the food. Also the body uses its reserve minerals to eliminate the toxic foods from the body.
Mineral deficient soil can be a problem too. Raw fruits and vegetables grown in mineral deficient soil will be lacking in minerals. Did you know the sweeter the taste of fruit or vegetable, the higher the concentration of minerals?
What affects the body’s ability to utilize minerals?
- Poor digestion and assimilation
- Drinking with meals
- Overeating and not chewing foods thoroughly
- Eating under stress
- Body too toxic to metabolize minerals
To find out what mineral-rich foods you should be adding to your diet, read our article: Foods to eat for mineral deficiency
For mineral deficiencies you may also take a multi-vitamin multi-mineral supplement. Try Total-Nutrition Program™