Must-have zinc-rich foods for women

Moneycontrol News March 30, 2024

Nuts and seeds

Certain nuts and seeds such as pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, cashews, and almonds are rich in zinc and can be added to salads, yogurt, or oatmeal.

Legumes

Legumes such as chickpeas, lentils, and beans are plant-based sources of zinc and can contribute to overall zinc intake.

Eggs

Eggs are a good source of zinc, particularly in the yolk. Including eggs in the diet can help increase zinc intake.

Vegetables

Vegetables like spinach, broccoli, and kale contain modest amounts of zinc and including a variety of vegetables in the diet provides numerous health benefits.

Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate with high cocoa content contains zinc, albeit in smaller amounts compared to other foods listed.

Dairy products

Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt provide some zinc. Additionally, some dairy alternatives like fortified soy milk may contain added zinc.