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Good Micronutrients

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  Wellness typically overlooks micronutrients. Micronutrients fuel our bodies. Humans need vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. This article talks about micronutrients and optimal health. We'll also discuss how to get these nutrients from food. Why Micronutrients? Micronutrients sustain health. They boost energy, immune system, and bone and tissue health. Without micronutrients, we risk illness. Iron deficiency produces anemia, while vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. Antioxidants in micronutrients protect cells from free radicals. Prevents cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's. Best Dietary Micronutrients? Micronutrients have distinct health benefits. These foods provide these minerals: Vitamins: Vitamin A—sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, kale, liver. Vitamin C: Citrus, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes. Vitamin D: Fatty fish, mushrooms, fortified foods, sunlight. Vitamin E: Nuts, seeds, leafy greens, vegetable oils. Vitamin K: Kale, broccoli, Brussels...