With juggling work, school, and family and friends you may not always have time to eat correctly. There are five important nutrients that our body needs to reduce the risks of having serious health consequences including heart disease, stroke, fatigue, and weight gain. It's good to know these nutrients can be found readily available in the foods you already know and like to eat. There is even one nutrient that you can get simply by spending more time outside.Nutrients needed are:
1) Vitamin D which is created in your body when the sun's ultraviolet B rays penetrate your skin.
2) Magnesium can be found in foods like halibut, navy beans, and spinach.
3) B12 can be found in lamb and salmon, but the most accessible source may be fortified cereals.
4) Eat at least a half an avocado which contains nearly 500 mg potassium or one banana which boasts 400 mg of potassium.
5) Eat at least one serving of eggs or yogurt a day, and even milk because they are good sources of iodine.
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