Minerals
POTASSIUM
Bananas, vegetables, pulses, nuts and seeds, milk, fish, shellfish, beef, chicken, turkey, bread and California Raisins.
- Controls the balance of fluids in the body
- May also help lower blood pressure
SODIUM
Table salt
- Sodium is found naturally at low levels in all foods, but high levels are added to processed foods such as ready meals, cheese and bacon. See 'Eat these sparingly'.
- Helps your body to regulate its water content and your nerves to function effectively
ZINC
Meat, shellfish, dairy foods, bread, wheatgerm and California Raisins.
- Helps make new cells and enzymes
- Helps us process the carbohydrate, fat and protein in the food we eat
- Helps with the healing of wounds
Think Raisins, Think California