Important Nutrients

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Across
  1. 2. Most beans, greens, molasses, and whole grains are good sources of non-heme ___.
  2. 7. People on keto limit these, but they can help fuel our bodies and brains.
  3. 8. Too much of this clogs our arteries; there is zero of this in plants!
  4. 11. We can get this from sea vegetables and some table salts.
  5. 12. Brazil nuts are one of the richest sources of this mineral.
  6. 13. Elements such as zinc and copper that our bodies need to develop and function normally.
Down
  1. 1. People think vegans do not get enough of this.
  2. 3. We can get lots of B12 from ___ yeast.
  3. 4. Our bodies are made up mostly of this and it is essential to all life.
  4. 5. Substances that our bodies need to develop and function normally; they include A, C, D, E, and K, among others.
  5. 6. For strong bones, we can get this from greens, plant milks, almonds, and many other foods, including fortified foods.
  6. 9. When we are outside on a bright day, ___ helps our bodies make vitamin D.
  7. 10. Found in flax, chia, and walnuts, this fatty acid helps our bodies stay healthy.