Boost your well-being by consuming foods rich in copper

Consuming foods rich in copper will help keep your body healthy. If a lack of copper can cause serious malfunctions, excess copper can also prove problematic.

Tap water, for example, sometimes contains copper, which comes from the pipes of plumbing systems. Be careful, as in many other areas, balance is always the key! 🔑

Copper participates in the formation of hemoglobin, the essential protein present in red blood cells. These transport oxygen from the lungs to all the cells in our body. Without copper, this process stops, which can trigger a number of disturbances for the body. So, we don’t joke with this precious metal!

Collagen is like the “glue” of our body. It ensures the cohesion of our tissues, from the skin to tendons and blood vessels.

Copper is a key player in the synthesis of collagen.

Foods rich in plant copper are stars not to be underestimated. ⭐

Cashews and Brazil nuts top the list. They provide a nice dose of this precious element. On the other hand, some foods of animal origin also stand out for their high copper content.

Here is our ranking of the 10 best food sources of copper :

1. Cashews : delicious and versatile, they go perfectly with your salads or snacks. 🥗

2. Brazil nuts: they stand out not only for their taste, but also for their considerable copper content.

3. Sunflower seeds : They can be sprinkled on dishes or added to smoothies. 🌻

4. Sesame seeds : they are perfect for garnishing your dishes or salads.

5. Almonds : They are ideal for healthy snacks.

Our tips essentially consist of diversifying your dishes while showing culinary creativity!

In this way, you will regularly consume foods rich in copper and thus benefit from all the benefits of this precious trace element.

Here are 5 tips to help you optimize the use of copper in your daily diet:

1. Snacks : Replace regular snacks with mixed nuts, such as cashews, Brazil nuts and almonds.

2. Salads : sprinkle your salads with sunflower seeds to add a touch of crunch and copper to your meals. 🥬

3. Protein dishes : include animal sources of copper, such as calf's liver, in your dishes to diversify your copper intake. 🥩

4. Smoothies and desserts : add a handful of cashews or Brazil nuts to your smoothies or incorporate chopped almonds into your desserts. 🍨

5. More creative cooking : try recipes including these copper-rich foods. For example, incorporate nuts into stews or use calf's liver in various preparations.

Don’t hesitate to try these two delicious recipes incorporating foods rich in copper ! 😜

Ingredients :

1. 1 cup cooked quinoa;

2. ¼ cup crushed cashews ;

3. Vegetables of your choice (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers);

4. Chopped fresh mint leaves;

5. Lemon juice ;

6. Olive oil ;

7. Salt and pepper.

Preparation :

1. Mix the cooked quinoa with the diced vegetables in a large bowl.

2. Add the crushed cashew nuts and chopped mint leaves.

3. Season with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

4. Mix well and serve this salad fresh and rich in copper.

The characteristics of copper also stand out in the field of beauty. Indeed, the consumption of foods rich in copper also promotes the production of melanin, a natural skin pigment.

To display radiant skin on sunny days, our Sun Formula brings together 7 active ingredients carefully chosen for their effectiveness in a unique complex:

1. Beta-carotene which accelerates tanning and protects the skin against sun damage.

2. Lycopene and lutein which protect skin cells by limiting oxidative damage.

3. Copper which stimulates the production of melanin.

4. Vitamin E which protects cells from the harmful effects of free radicals.

5. Burdock which helps maintain clear and purified skin.

6. Pantothenic acid which promotes healing and keeps skin well hydrated.