manganese

Leek

Few calories, but lots of provitamin A carotenoids and Vitamin K.

Oatmeal

Oats are a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Fennel and fennel seeds provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects Zucchini Fennel Saute Recipe Fennel is a flavorful herb. The plants are green and white, with feathery leaves and yellow flowers. Both the crunchy bulb and the seeds of the fennel plant have a mild, licorice-like flavor. The flavor of the seeds is stronger because…

Epazote

Epazote is rich in folates, calcium, copper, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Epazote is a herb used in Mesoamerican cooking since long before the Spanish conquest. Its strong musky flavor is appealing, but it also has a number of nutritional and medicinal benefits. It should be used in small quantities and is not recommended for pregnant…

Clove

Even in small amounts, cloves are a good source of manganese. Cloves are the flower buds of the clove tree, an evergreen also known as Syzygium aromaticum. Found in both whole and ground forms. Cloves are best known as a sweet and aromatic spice in baked goods and in Indian cuisine. Even in small amounts, they…

Manganese is a trace mineral that is present in tiny amounts in the body. It is found mostly in bones, the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Manganese helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factors, and sex hormones. These foods are good sources of manganese.

Fava Bean

Fava beans are rich in iron, phosphorous, magnesium, and manganese. One serving packs 106% of the daily requirement of folates, important for preventing birth defects.