Selenium: Reference and Dietary Sources
The major food sources of selenium in the Western diet are breads, grains, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Read MoreThe major food sources of selenium in the Western diet are breads, grains, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Read MoreMany common food additives, such as baking soda, sodium nitrite (preservative), and monosodium glutamate (used to enhance flavor), contain sodium. Many processed foods and snacks contain a high quantity of such additives, thus implying that they are high-sodium foods.
Read MoreRed meat and poultry provide the majority of zinc in the Western diet. Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food. Other food sources include beans, nuts, certain types of seafood (such as crab and lobster), whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals, and dairy products.
Read MoreOmega-3s come from animal and plant origins. Plant sources include flaxseed (linseed), soybean, and canola oils. Cold-water fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines, contain higher amounts of omega-3s, whereas bass, tilapia and cod, as well as shellfish contain lower levels.
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