Are you getting enough minerals.

Minerals are a vital part of having a healthy life. But most people do not know that they are not getting the recommended daily allowance nor how to go about getting it.

Calcium is vital in maintaining bone strength and statistics show that most women are falling short of the recommended 1,000mg per day intake which helps prevent the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis and reduces the symptoms of PMS.

Milk is by far the best source of calcium and is also rich in phosphorous, potassium and magnesium, which help the body absorb it. Other sources include dairy products, canned fish with bones, green leaf vegetables and tofu, but it’s hard to get enough calcium if you don’t drink milk. So get into the white stuff. The good news is, there’s yoghurt available everywhere these days. Fruits, vegetables and nuts are also vital sources off minerals.