A lot of Americans are deficent in minerals because of our poor diets. The body cannot make minerals, so they must be consumed. A deficiency in minerals can look different for everyone, but common symptoms include muscle cramps, anxiety, fatigue, constipation, restless sleep, etc. Replenishing our bodies with necessary minerals can improve these symptoms, helping our bodies be more resilient to stress. It is that simple!
How do we become deficient in minerals? To name a few:
Lack of including them in our diet
Not replenishing them after stress/exercise
Lack of nutrients in pre-ripened exported foods
How do we increase minerals in our diet?
Including nutrient-dense foods
Incorporating mineral drinks
Sourcing foods you can from farmers with sustainable farming practices
Minerals often work synergistically and interact, meaning balancing them is crucial. Excess of one mineral and less of another can disrupt their balance. When beginning to focus on mineral balance, I like to take a food-first approach. Using food before supplementing can be less shocking to your body if you're depleted in minerals.
Adding minerals to your diet can impact how you feel greatly. Plus, doing so is easy and tastes delicous.
Here are some of my favorite hydrating mineral drinks:
Coconut Mint Refresher
8 Ounces coconut water
Wedge of a lime
Dropper of chlorophyll
Mint
Coconut Orange
8 Ounces coconut water
2-4 Ounces orange juice
Pinch sea salt
The Detoxer
Thumb of ginger or ginger juice
2 Ounces Aloe vera juice
Pinch sea salt
Wedge of a lemon
Honey (optional)
4 Ounces filtered water
Cycle Supporter
4 Ounces raspberry tea
2 Ounces cherry juice
2 Ounces coconut water
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