Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : January 5, 2016, 5:55 PM
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Do you catch colds frequently? Do you suffer from acne? Low immunity and poor skin could be signs that you are not getting enough zinc. So, up your zinc intake by including these foods in your diet, recommended by nutritionist Priya Kathpal.
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A 100g serving of pumpkin seeds provides around 10.3 mg of zinc. Eat the pumpkin seeds raw as roasting can deplete the zinc content.
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Haven’t tried sesame seeds yet? Well the high content of zinc in it can be a good reason to try it out. 100 g serving of sesame seeds provides around 10mg of zinc.
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If you love meat, you are less likely to suffer from zinc deficiency. 100g of cooked lean lamb contains around 5mg of zinc. Also, just 85g of roasted chicken breast contains 0.9 mg of zinc, that is 6 percent of the daily recommended intake.
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Wheatgerm is a powerhouse of zinc that packs in 70mg of zinc per 100g serving. It can be a good idea to sprinkle some wheat germ on your salad.
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When it comes to vegetables, mushroom tops the list. A cup of cooked mushroom provides around 1.4 mg of zinc.
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Cashew nuts are also particularly rich in zinc. Only a 100g of cashews provide around 5.6mg of zinc.
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Packed with fibre, vitamins and minerals, ½ cup of cooked quinoa will contain 0.9 mg of zinc. Quinoa can make a good option for lunch.
