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	Vitamin K Vitamin K is needed for blood clotting, which means it helps wounds heal properly. Vitamin K is also needed to help build strong bones. We also get vitamin K from our own bodies - produced by bacteria in our intestines. Good sources: Avocado, green leafy vegetables such as broccoli & spinach, in vegetable oils & cereals.
	Magnesium Magnesium helps turn the food we eat into energy and makes sure the parathyroid glands work normally. The parathyroid glands produce hormones important for bone health. Good Sources: Green leafy vegetables & greens, nuts & bread
	Manganese Manganese helps make & activate some of the enzymes in the body Manganese is a trace element found in a variety of foods Good Sources: Bread, nuts, cereals & green vegetables - also found in tea
	Phosphorous Phosphorus helps build strong bones and teeth & helps release the energy from the food we eat Good Sources: Bread, rice & oats
	Potassium Potassium controls the balance of fluids in the body. It may also help lower blood pressure Good Sources: Fruit such as bananas, vegetables, pulses, nuts & seeds & bread
	Protein Protein is made of amino acids, some of which are known as 'essential amino acids' because the body can't make them itself. It's important to get some of each of these essential amino acids at the same time. Hemp seeds, soya & quinoa are sources of the complete mix of essential amino acids Combining foods consciously is great to ensure you get the complete amino acid chains: Nut milk & raw granola Rice & lentil dahl - sprouted wild rice, sprouted lentils Houmous & pita - sprouted houmous & flax seed crackers Good Sources: Hemp seeds, greens (kale/ endives) pulses (lentils & beans), nuts & seeds, soy products, wheat proteins cereals & whole grain breads, rice & eggs.
	Selenium Selenium plays a large role in our immune systems - also key in thyroid hormone metabolism & in reproduction. Involved in the body's antioxidant defence system, preventing damage to cells & tissues, it is classified as a trace element Good Sources: Brazil nuts are great, bread & eggs also provide some selenium
	Silicon Silicon is a mineral that helps keep bones & connective tissues healthy Good Sources: Grains such as oats, barley & rice. Also found in fruit & vegetables
	Zinc Zinc is a trace element & acts as an anti-oxidant in the body. It is need for growth & regeneration of new cells. Very important when pregnant for foetal development & teenagers Good Sources: Nuts & cereals like wheat germ
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