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Title: Zinc levels.... Post by: rainbowraw on Wednesday 01 August, 2007 Where does everyone get most of their zinc from on the raw food diet?
I read that phytates in wholegrain, legumes and nuts can lower the zinc levels in these foods when consumed. So how do you substitute or are there any superfoods that provide these? Title: Re: Zinc levels.... Post by: Savvy Womyn on Friday 03 August, 2007 I'm not really a big believer in superfoods. I figure if we get enough variety and quality, we cover all bases.
As to zinc. Most fruit and vegetables have some, but these have a significant amount: Blackberries Kiwifruit Peas Squash Corn Sweet potato Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds Cashews Pine nuts Pecans Almonds Walnuts Brazil nuts You can find out more here: http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/fruit-nutrition-chart.html (http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/fruit-nutrition-chart.html) Title: Re: Zinc levels.... Post by: Annette on Saturday 04 August, 2007 Emi
What a great site. Was very interested in calcium levels. Always worry that my children aren't getting enough. But if they load up on fruit they should get an adequate level. Thanks Annette Title: Re: Zinc levels.... Post by: rainbowraw on Tuesday 07 August, 2007 Thankyou interesting site. cheers!
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