MomTalk.com October 7, 2008: The women's magazine for moms about children, family, health, home, fashion, careers, marriage & more

Your Mineral Needs

By Jill Tomlin

Minerals, like vitamins, are essential for a well-balanced diet -- especially when you're pregnant. They keep your body running in tip-top shape. They also are involved in just about every aspect of your growing baby's development. Here's a rundown on these important minerals and what foods are good sources of them.

A Mineral-Rich Diet
As you can see from the following list, minerals are abundant in many of the foods you're already eating on a daily basis. Getting a mineral-rich diet should not be difficult because minerals are widely available in so many foods that you're likely to get what you need. Just stick with a variety of the basic food groups: dairy products; meats, fish, and seafood; whole grain breads and cereals; fruits; and vegetables.
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