More Zing With Zinc - What Is It And Why Do We Need It?

Why Does My Body Need Zinc? 

Like with anything, if you’re not getting enough or too much, your body will soon start to tell you. And, if you suffer from digestive disorders or are pregnant and breastfeeding, it’s even more important that you’re keeping an eye on the wonders of zinc.

Not enough zinc in your diet, although rare, it can impact growth and development in children, cause chronic diarrhoea, and reduce the ability of your body to heal. And, it can even cause hair thinning, sore eyes and skin.

Added Zinc

So, how can you get more of this small but mighty mineral into your diet? 

Snack Attack

There are so many different types of food that are high in zinc, from shellfish, cheese and meat to nuts, seeds, wholemeal bread and even chickpeas. And because shellfish and meat are naturally high in zinc, it’s essential that vegans and vegetarians are making sure they’re catered for too.

Make sure you’re packing in plenty of zing with tasty snacks that are loaded with this vital nutrient.

• Feeling peckish? Chickpeas are naturally high in zinc, so why not swap that packet of crisps for hummus and pita bread as a light snack?. Or why not try these crunchy smoked chickpeas?

• Top your yoghurt with some hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds. Seeds are also a great source of fibre too!

• Snack on a handful of cashews, or why not try these cranberry and granola bars and pack them full of nuts?

• One large egg contains around 5% of your daily value of zinc, and 100g of cheese has over 28%, so a tasty omelette is a great way to up your zinc.

• You could also try our Cold Infuse Metabolism tea, a refreshing watermelon, and apple flavoured tea with each infuser containing around 15% of your recommended daily intake of zinc!