Minerals are essential for the basic
functions of the human body to take place. They help to control bone growth,
regulate fluids, normalize nerve and muscle functions, keep up metabolism, grow connective tissues, and so much more.
However, a big misconception is that
that we obtain enough minerals from our drinking water. This is actually not
true because in reality, the main source of minerals is always from our food
and diet, not from our drinking water.
In order to receive enough minerals for
our bodies, we would need to drink a full bathtub amount of water everyday, which
is not very feasible. We are sure that your doctor will not prescribe you a
"bathtub of water" if you are deficient in minerals, right?
Keep in mind that water contains only
inorganic minerals which can actually be detrimental to human health. Our
bodies have a hard time processing inorganic minerals and what we cannot absorb
may be stored in our tissues and organs and eventually become toxic to the
body.
The primary culprits are calcium salts
and over time they can cause gallstones, kidney stones, bone & joint calcification, arthritis, and hardening
and blocking our arteries.
Organ failure and cancer could also
occur from long term exposure to certain types of toxic or radioactive minerals
found in tap and natural spring water.
Organic minerals which are abundant in
food are much easier to absorb and preferred by our bodies because they do not
contain toxic minerals.
Major minerals your body needs and
where you can find them
Calcium – Essential for strong bones and teeth.
Also plays an important role in the digestive system. Lack of calcium can lead
to osteoporosis.
· Almonds, brazil nuts, hazelnuts
· Broccoli, kale, okra, spinach,
watercress
· Dried apricot and figs
· Mackerel, oysters, salmon, sardines
· Tofu, calcium-enriched soya cheeses and
milks
Iron – Plays an essential role in the
production of the body’s white blood cells and immune system.
· Apricots, blackcurrants, figs, prunes,
raisins, nuts
· Beans, lentils, eggs
· Broccoli, kale, peas, cabbage, spinach,
watercress
· Lean red meat, liver, kidney
· Mackerel, oysters, sardines, tuna
· Wholegrain cereals and whole meal bread
Magnesium – Helps regulate potassium and sodium
which control your blood pressure. Also helps absorb and breakdown vitamins and
minerals.
· Apricots, bananas, figs, prunes,
raisins
· Brown rice, granary bread, whole meal
bread, whole wheat pasta, nuts
· Green leafy vegetables, okra, parsnips,
peas, sweet corn
· Lean meat, milk, yogurt
Zinc – An antioxidant and important for the
maintenance of a healthy immune system
· Brown rice and wholegrain breads
· Cheese
· Crab, lobster, mussels, oysters,
sardines, duck, goose, kidney, lean red meat, turkey
Also watch out for the water products
which claim that they can take out ALL of the bad contaminants and leave you
only the good stuff (healthy minerals) in the
water. There is no real
purification method that can be selective and leave you only the "good"
stuff.
Multi-Media Filter, Highly-Activated Carbon Filter, Zeolite-Process Water Softener with Brine Tank, (fully automatic backwash & regeneration) Houston Water Pump with Mazaki Automatic Pump Controller |
When filters leave you the
"good" stuff, they actually leave you "most" of the stuff
in the water.
Reverse Osmosis with Steel Tank |
In this era of pollution where water
contains much more disease-causing contaminants than beneficial
minerals, it
makes sense that the water we drink should be as pure and clean as possible.
So remember to eat healthy and enjoy a
variety of vegetables and grains everyday which will provide you with the
beneficial organic minerals to stay healthy the natural way.
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source: freedrinkingwater.com
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