Focusing on a particular nutrient is important if you are lacking it on a daily basis. And therefore today we will discuss some of the foods that are rich in copper. However, what are things people are not able to have on a daily basis depends on the individual but still, if we look at the masses, certain nutrients are consumed less than the daily requirement.
However, you should also know that if you are lacking something, this does not mean you will only focus on that particular nutrient, all types of nutrients are essential and you just need to have the required amount on a daily basis.
Seeds and nuts are an excellent source of copper that is good to fulfil the copper intake because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have become more focused on their health. Therefore, having healthy and nutritious foods is becoming more important in people. People are focusing more on what they are consuming on a daily basis and their nutrition intake.
When we talk about healthy foods, you need to focus on your immunity, foods that are high in nutritional value and easy to digest. It is good to include foods that contain natural sugar, minerals, vitamins, and healthy fats. Sometimes, it happens that people have their vitamins but forget they have mineral-rich foods. Minerals play a vital role in your body and keep you healthy. Therefore, copper is one of the minerals you should include in your diet.
Importance of Copper in your body:
Like other essential nutrients, copper is also a vital mineral that should be consumed as per the requirement. Copper is vital for boosting brain health, energy production, and supporting the nerves, bones and immune system. Copper is also a vital mineral because it helps in the formation of red blood cells and tissues when it works with iron.
To get more information on copper, we will share the information from the expert Deepti Khatuja, Head Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. She said, “Copper is one of the trace elements which our body needs in small amounts, but it is very important to keep us healthy.”
- Copper is needed by the various enzymes in your body, and therefore it is involved in various ranges of functions.
- Copper helps our bodies to produce energy, and this mineral is also helpful to form important neurotransmitters that help to provide support to our nervous system and brain.
- Copper helps to support the melanin production in our skin, form connective tissue, and helps to transport the iron in the body.
- Copper work with iron further helps in the formation of red blood cells, improves the health of the immune system, bones, blood vessels, and improves iron absorption as well.
Copper Deficiency result in:
- Anemia.
- Vascular complications.
- Neurological manifestations.
- Osteoporosis.
Therefore, it is important to fulfil the daily requirement of body functions and have it in small amounts, because copper deficiency is harmful can lead to one’s health. Your body cannot produce copper and therefore it is essential to have copper-rich foods like copper-rich vegetables, fruits, and meats.
But you should also understand that having good food does play a vital role in your health but in what way or posture you are consuming your meals also matters and therefore you should also know the benefits of having copper-rich foods and the benefits of sitting in a sukhasana while having your meal.
Foods-Rich in Copper are:
Green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach are rich in copper and other essential nutrients and contain low calories. Green vegetables are also rich in calcium, folate, vitamin K, and magnesium and these vital nutrients help to produce red blood cells, strengthen bones and prevent the risk of anaemia.
Benefits of sitting in Sukhasana while having your meals:
- Better life expectancy: It might be hard to believe but it is true, if you consume your food by sitting on the floor, this can increase a few more years to your life. As per a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, people who sit on the floor in a cross-legged posture, also known as Padmasana and can get up without any support, are more likely to live longer. Sitting on the floor in Padmasana and being able to stand up without any support of hands is a simple but great way to test the flexibility and strength of your body.
- Improve posture: When you are having food, it is good to be in a correct posture because a correct posture helps to reduce the excessive strain on your knees, joints and neck, back, muscles and hands. Therefore, sitting on a floor while eating is considered a good posture because when you sit on the floor your body posture is automatically corrected, it helps you to keep your back straight, push back your shoulders and lengthen your spine.
- Oyster: This is seafood and oyster is a type of shellfish. Oyster is rich in copper mineral, 7.6 mg per 100 grams, which means this can fulfil your daily copper intake. Oyster is also rich in other nutrients like manganese, vitamin D and zinc.
- Better digestion: When you sit on the floor to have your meal, you need to bend a little while eating, and this helps to secrete digestive juices. According to Vani Krishna, “It is believed that when a person sits in a cross-legged position on the floor for having a meal, it sends a signal to the brain which prepares the body to digest.”
- Increase flexibility: When you sit crossed leg, it helps to improve your body flexibility. Therefore, people who cannot sit crossed-leg lack flexibility in their body. As per Vani Krishna, “Sitting on the floor helps the knees, hips, spine, chest, and ankles to stretch, and the body becomes stronger and flexible.” When you bend your head and return to back support while having your meal on the floor, this improves your core agility and strength.
- Your mind feels relaxed: Padmasana or says sukhasana is also known as the ideal position for meditation because this posture naturally improves your focus, relieve stress and makes you more attentive to everything you do. Therefore, sitting in Padmasana helps to pay more attention while having your meal, and it is also believed that sukhasana helps to increase the oxygen supply in your body.