Food Sources of Mineral Nutrientsby Dr. Tom Lee

Calcium -

Almonds, figs, beans, carrots, pecans, raisins, brown rice, apricots, garlic, dates, spinach, sesame seeds, brazil nuts, cashews, papaya, avocados, celery

Chromium -

Brewers yeast, clams, cheese, corn oil, whole grains

Copper-

Soy beans, Brazil nuts, bone meal, raisins, legumes, seafoods, black strap molasses

Iodine -
Kelp, dulse, beets, celery, lettuce, Irish moss, grapes, mushrooms, oranges

Iron -

Kelp, raisins, figs, beets, soy beans, bananas, asparagus, carrots, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, parsley, grapes, watercress

Magnesium -

Honey, almonds, tuna, kelp, pineapple, pecans, green vegetables

Manganese -
Celery, bananas, beets, egg yolks, bran, walnuts, pineapples, asparagus, whole grains, leafy veg.

Phosphorus -

Mushrooms, cashews, oats, beans, squash, pecans, carrots, almonds

Potassium -

Spinach, apples, tomatoes, strawberries, bananas, lemons, figs, celery, mushrooms, oranges, papaya, pecans, raisins, pineapple, rice, cucumbers, Brussels sprouts

Sodium -

Turnips, raw milk, cheese, wheat germ, cucumbers, beets, string beans, seafoods, lima beans, okra, pumpkins

Sulphur -

Bran, cheese, eggs, cauliflower, nuts, onions, broccoli, fish, wheat germ, cucumbers, turnips, corn

Zinc -

Mushrooms, liver, seafood, soy beans, sunflower seeds, brewers yeast


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