5 Essential Nutrients You’re Missing From Your Diet

5 Essential Nutrients You’re Missing From Your Diet
By PositiveMed-Team
Edited By: Stephanie Dawson

Much has been said about how to stay healthy and the modifications we need to make in our diets to do so. Generally the diets that doctors and dieticians prescribe are boring and do not tempt people, it can be difficult to stick to these diet plans. Below is a list of five simple foods that should be part of your diet.

1. Green beans

Green beans are a rich source of healthy fiber. Foods rich in fiber put an end to weight gain and even help in weight reduction. Studies conducted by the Journal of Nutrition suggest that people who eat foods rich in fiber can reduce weight without dieting and following strict workouts. The study also suggested that every 1000 calories should be backed by 8 grams of fiber. Green beans contain various essential nutrients like minerals and vitamin B that are important for overall well-being.

2. Salmon

Eating fish like salmon and tuna can fill your needed omega-3 fatty acids which saves skin from harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. It promotes skin’s cancer-fighting ability and significantly reduces the development of precancerous cells by more than 30%. Omega-3 fatty acids present in salmon protect cell walls from damage caused by free radicals. Studies conducted by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggest consumption of 5 ounces of salmon each week. Its also good for brain development.

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