According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, there are seven important nutrients that the majority of Americans aren't getting enough of:
Calcium
Potassium
Fiber
Magnesium
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
But it's simple to remedy this. To get more calcium, simply eat more fortified foods like breakfast cereals and soy milk. As far as potassium goes, bananas, tuna, plain non-fat yogurt, and sweet potatoes are great sources. Sources of fiber: cooked black beans, pears, whole wheat English muffins. Magnesium: halibut, almonds, bran cereal. Vitamin A: carrots, spinach, squash. Vitamin C: red peppers, oranges, strawberries, canteloupes, broccoli. Vitamin E: tomato sauce, sunflower seeds, peanut butter.
You certainly can't count on supplements for potassium. Most of them offer a very low percentage of the daily allowance. Like 3% or something. Real food is definitely the way to go.
Missing nutrients in Americans' diet
Posted by Nirmala N.
According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, there are seven important nutrients that the majority of Americans aren't getting enough of:
But it's simple to remedy this. To get more calcium, simply eat more fortified foods like breakfast cereals and soy milk. As far as potassium goes, bananas, tuna, plain non-fat yogurt, and sweet potatoes are great sources. Sources of fiber: cooked black beans, pears, whole wheat English muffins. Magnesium: halibut, almonds, bran cereal. Vitamin A: carrots, spinach, squash. Vitamin C: red peppers, oranges, strawberries, canteloupes, broccoli. Vitamin E: tomato sauce, sunflower seeds, peanut butter.