How to Eat More Zinc

Zinc is probably essential for more body functions than any other mineral. It metabolizes carbohydrates, maintains body tissue and sexual function, detoxes the body and synthesizes DNA.

Things You'll Need

• Seeds
• Chili Powders
• Fish
• Ginger Roots
• Grains
• Meats
• Mustards
• Nuts
• Oysters
• Peppers
• Poultry

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Instructions

• 1

  Eat oysters, by far the best source of zinc.

• 2

  Add red meat, fish and poultry to your diet.

• 3

  Eat whole grains such as wheat, rye and oats.

• 4

  Stock up on nuts and seeds such as pecans, Brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds.

• 5

  Season food with ginger root, mustard, chili powder and black pepper.