Minerals – essential fuel for the body

Minerals are essential nutrients that our bodies cannot produce themselves. Therefore, you must ensure you consume enough minerals through your daily diet . Otherwise, deficiencies can occur.

Everyone knows that calcium is good for bones. But the effects of minerals go far beyond that and relate to a wide variety of processes in your body.

Not every substance exists in isolation; minerals can also interact with each other . Your body doesn't always find it easy to absorb these substances, as minerals consist of various chemical compounds. For example, the absorption of chloride and sodium is ensured in the form of table salt.

Minerals are divided into macro- and trace elements . This classification is based on the occurrence of the individual elements in our bodies.

The major minerals discussed here are present in amounts exceeding 50 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Minerals occurring in lower concentrations are considered trace elements.

Minerals are very important for many processes. For example, they perform the following functions:

• Building blocks of the body (bones, teeth)
• Synthesis of substances (iodine is used to form thyroxine, a thyroid hormone)
• Conversion of organic compounds (activation of enzymes)
• Maintaining the water balance
  

Even though minerals themselves are not considered energy sources, they can influence almost all metabolic processes. Your body can only function smoothly when all minerals are in balance.

The following overview tells you which foods contain the important minerals:

• Calcium: Dairy products, hard cheese, fennel, kale, broccoli, sardines
• Potassium: Whole grain products, bananas, walnuts, apricots
• Magnesium: Spinach, rice, lentils, liver, fish
• Phosphorus: Whole grain products, dairy products, potatoes, turkey meat
• Sodium: all foods containing table salt
• Sulfur: protein-rich foods
• Chloride: cheese, meat, fish, pastries

If your diet is not always balanced, you cannot tolerate some foods, or you want to correct a deficiency, supplements like our Balance Shakes are a good way to balance your mineral levels.

You can replace a complete meal with one SHEKO shake. Naturally, we've ensured an adequate supply of vitamins and minerals.

To see the details, take a look at the ingredients of our coconut shakes :

Mix two heaped tablespoons with 275 ml of low-fat milk , shake, and you have a delicious meal that can cover your daily mineral requirements as follows:

• Potassium: 514 mg = 26%
• Calcium: 483 mg = 50%
• Magnesium: 118 mg = 33%
• Phosphorus: 361 mg = 52%
• Chloride: 332 mg = 42%
• Sodium: 181 mg = 12%

With a SHEKO shake, you can lose weight healthily and feel full.¹ Ours is also among the most popular varieties. Vanilla shake , which with 867 mg per single dose completely covers your daily calcium requirement.

Minerals can be mentioned in the same breath as vitamins . Both are essential and must be obtained through our daily diet. Vitamins, like minerals, are involved in many important processes in the body. Without an adequate supply of vitamins and minerals, your body cannot function properly.

It is important to understand that some minerals and vitamins are interdependent, while others interfere with each other . For example, vitamin C promotes iron absorption. However, if the iron is processed incorrectly by the manufacturer, it can prevent the effects of vitamin E.

Another example is vitamin D. It's needed to absorb calcium. However, if you take too much vitamin D, your calcium levels will rise, increasing the risk of kidney stones. Therefore, the precise balance of minerals and vitamins is crucial.

Minerals deserve more attention. After all, they are essential substances that the body cannot produce itself. Based on their occurrence, minerals are classified as macro- and trace elements. You need to obtain minerals through your daily diet. This is usually quite easy, as minerals are found in numerous foods. Deficiencies can occur with diets and nutritional disorders. To prevent this from happening in the first place, pay attention to a balanced diet and occasionally enjoy a delicious SHEKO Shake. It provides you with vitamins and minerals, attractively packaged and easy to enjoy.