Zinc is an essential mineral which is the basic requirement of our body. Almost in each and every cell, zinc is present. To perform a number of functions , our body requires this mineral but it is required in very small quantity. Even in the action of enzymes, it plays a vital role. For intake of sufficient zinc you should take proper food diet with salads and fruits. Some of the food items which are rich in zinc are: 1. Almonds 2. Artichoke 3. Avocado 4. Bananas 5. Beef 6. Blackberries 7. Brazil nuts 8. All -bran cereal 9. Cashew 10. Cauliflower 11. Eggs 12. Lettuce 13. Lima beans 14. Liver 15. Milk 16. Olives 17. Kiwi fruit
Sujeetha Dietician wrote
Posted May 19, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Zinc is an essential mineral required by the body for maintaining a sense of smell , keeping healthy immune systems, etc. Zinc if found in beef, milk, liver, kiwi fruit, eggs, sesame seeds, etc.
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