In this section, Andrew highlights many of the essential nutrients we need for our bodies to properly function. He breaks down the Nutrient In The Spotlight to give you a better idea of what that nutrient does for us, why it’s important, where to find that nutrient, and how to absorb and utilize that nutrient to its full capacity. It’s the perfect way to dive deeper into the science and physiology of food, and learn why it’s just so critical to living a happy and healthy life!
Nutrients
- Potassium (K) (Go Bananas)
- Vitamin D (You Are My Sunshine)
- Cholesterol (I’ve Been Framed!)
- Calcium (Ca) (Put That Cow’s Milk Down)
- Iron (Fe) (Get Your Blood Pumpin’)
- Phosphorus (P) (Food for Thought… Literally)
- Sodium (Na) (Let’s Not Be Salty)
- Magnesium (Mg) (Keep It Movin’)
- Vitamin C (More Than Just An Immune System Boost)
- Vitamin B Complex (One Big Happy Family)
- Copper (Cu) (Small But Mighty)
- Vitamin E (Why Fat Is Friendly)
- Vitamin A (I Can See Clearly Now)
- Vitamin K (K for Clotting)
- Zinc (The Body’s Battery and Healing Force)
- Hydrogen (H) (Simple, But Powerful)
- Carbon (C) (The Foundation of Life)
- Oxygen (O2) (Burn It Up)
- Nitrogen (N) (A Balancing Act)