Minerals

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Minerals, like vitamins, are important components of enzymes and coenzymes in the body, speeding up chemical reactions to move metabolic processes along. There are 18 essential minerals the body needs for metabolic function.

Minerals are an important part of bone and blood composition, and minerals as electrolytes provide balance for nerve conduction and muscle contraction. Minerals aid in cellular transport, and are components of certain hormones, enzymes, and coenzymes. On a more global level, minerals are involved in energy regulation, blood production and function, and heart and digestive health.

There are two categories of minerals, major and minor, differentiated by body requirement, with major 100 milligrams or more, and minor or trace less than 100 milligrams.

Major Minerals:                     RDA/AI
Calcium…………………………1300mg
Phosphorus……………………..700mg
Potassium………………………4700mg
Sodium………………………….1500mg
Chloride………………………..2300mg
Magnesium………………………420mg
Sulfur………………………..unavailable

Trace Minerals:
Boron…………………………unavailable
Chromium………………….50-200mcg
Copper……………………………..900µg
Iodine……………………………….150µg
Iron…………………………………..18mg
Manganese…………………………2.3mg
Molybdenum………………………..45µg
Selenium……………………………..55µg
Silicon…………………………unavailable
Vanadium…………………….unavailable
Zinc……………………………………11mg

http://mountaintopacupuncture.com/minerals

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Miso-Tahini Spread

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miso-tahini-spreadThis is a tasty substitute for butter or margarine on toast, mustard on a sandwich, or as a vegetable dip. Miso is a fermented paste of legume, bean, and grain, and tahini is a paste made from roasted and crushed sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are rich in minerals (iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, and calcium), and is a good plant source of protein and healthy fats.

Ingredients:
6 T tahini
4 T barley or lightly-colored miso, which has less salt
2 tsp minced fresh ginger*
4 cloves minced garlic*
2 T water
2 T fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Whip all the ingredients together until you have a creamy smooth consistency. You may need to add more water to the spread get the right consistency, but it should be so dense a spoon will stand up straight in it.

If you like a stronger flavor, use a darker, redder miso, which will be richer and contain more sodium.

The miso-tahini spread will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

*Ginger and garlic are important plants in Chinese medicine’s Materia Medica. Each contains identified plant compounds, gingerol and allicin, respectively. Gingerol has been studied and shown to be a digestive aid, and studies on allicin are currently underway. Besides their health benefits, the ginger and garlic adds a distinctively chewy texture to the spread.

http://mountaintopacupuncture.com/miso-tahini-spread

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At Mountaintop Acupuncture, we have over 30 years experience. To read more, please click here.

If you have questions and concerns about acupuncture treatment, we offer a free 20-minute phone session: click here for contact information to call or e-mail us. We practice at The Highlands Ranch Medical Pavilion in Littleton, Colorado.

Insurance is welcome and accepted.

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