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Copper
THE MINERAL
Get the facts , get the recipe ! by Jeannie Versagli & Lisa Maguire
What is it ?
The body is dependent on copper and therefore needs to be part of our daily diet . The copper content in foods is greatly affected by soil conditions .
Health Benefits
Copper stimulates the immune system to fight off infections , aids in wound healing , and reduces arthritic symptoms and osteoporosis .
Food Sources
Good sources of copper include organ meats , seafood ( oysters ), cocoa , mushrooms , various nuts , seeds , and whole grain breads and cereals .
Recommended Daily Allowance
Adapted from the Dietary Reference Intakes reports INFANTS FROM 0-6 MONTHS : 200 ug / day 7-12 MONTHS : 220 ug / day 1-3 YRS : 340 ug / day 4-8 YRS : 440 ug / day 9-13 YRS : 700 ug / day 14-18 YRS : 890 ug / day 19 AND OLDER : 900 ug / day PREGNANT WOMEN : 1,000 ug / day LACTATING WOMEN : 1,300 ug / day
SUPER SIMPLE Oysters
24 medium-sized oysters 1 lemon 4 tbsp . melted butter
1 . Preheat a large pan over medium heat .
2 . Fill pan with about ¾ inch of water .
3 . Arrange oysters in a single layer and allow to heat until shells open , about 10 minutes . Discard any oysters that do not open while cooking .
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
Water
4 . Remove oysters from pan and repeat until all oysters are cooked .
5 . Drizzle cooked oysters evenly with butter and juice of the lemon . Top with chopped parsley .
enhance magazine | MARCH 2017 57