Where are minerals found in foods?
Sometimes people think that minerals are only found in animal products because they know that milk is a good source of calcium and meat is rich in iron. However, all of the food groups have foods rich in minerals. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of potassium. Whole grains are rich in magnesium, selenium, and chromium. Nuts and seeds are good sources of copper and manganese. Red meats are particularly good sources of iron and zinc. It’s important to eat a variety of foods from each of the food groups in order to get all of the minerals in your diet.
