Why Your Body Needs Chromium.

Chromium is an essential trace mineral that the body needs in small amounts for proper functioning.

Chromium is present in all food groups, some herbs and spices. It is called an essential mineral because the body cannot produce it, so it must be provided by what we consume to avoid having a deficiency of it. Deficiency in chromium leads to the body being vulnerable to many health issues.

Health benefits of chromium.

1. Chromium is needed for the effective metabolism of the three macronutrients; carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
2. Chromium is important component of energy production.
3. Chromium regulates blood sugar, it is important in treating diabetes and managing weight.
4. Chromium reduces cravings for sweet foods and carbohydrates.
5. Chromium stops mood swings.
6. Chromium enhances insulin sensitivity which helps in balancing blood sugar levels.
7. Chromium increases good cholesterol levels in the blood and decrease triglycerides.

When the body is insensitive to insulin, it will not be effective in balancing blood sugar levels and

this means that food will be stored as fat instead of being used as fuel for the body to use.

It is easy to avoid chromium deficiency by eating foods which contain it. Whole grains, potatoes, broccoli, seafood, brown rice, onions, tomatoes, brewer’s yeast, grapes, fresh vegetables, black pepper and meats.

Whole grains, rice and a lot of naturally sweet foods contain chromium because nature understood that these foods need chromium to be properly metabolized. Unfortunately the chromium content is lost during the refining of grains and even during sugar production from sugarcane.

A lot of chronic illnesses can be traced to the way food has been processed. A lot of the vital nutrients we need have been lost or removed while those that we do not need are added. We need to eat more of wholesome foods if we want to live better.

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