Know your Kidney..... Health Talk @ Naturally Plus

Date     :   12. April.2011
Venue  :   Naturally Plus Malaysia Sdn Bhd Office
                Capital  SquareSignature Office,  Level 2
                Kuala Lumpur
Time    :   8.00pm

Speaker  :   Dr  Loo Chee Yean
                   Consultant Physician &  Nephrologist
           

Don't  Miss the  Opportunity......

Admission  is Free.

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Foods to Avoid With Kidneys Disease

The kidneys are primarily responsible for processing waste and helping flush toxins from our bodies.
They also regulate blood pressure and our sodium balance. Maintaining sound kidney function is essential for maintaining good  health.

Animal-Derived Sources of Protein

• Animal-derived protein sources are difficult to digest and place stress on the kidneys. Reduce your intake of fish, red meats, poultry and diary products and replace with vegetarian sources such as soy.
  
  

  Protein

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    Protein particles are some of the hardest for the kidneys to filter.
    The unfiltered proteins become urea, a waste product in the blood that makes renal patients very sick and must be dialyzed out to remove it.
    While protein is necessary for building and maintaining healthy muscle and fighting infection, it must be strictly limited.
    Foods high in protein include meat, poultry, eggs and milk.
    Fresh beans and vegetables are sources of low protein foods.

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

Foods High in Sodium

• Try to reduce your sodium consumption. Cut processed foods from your diet, always opting for fresh produce. Other foods high in sodium include soups, sauces, chips, processed cheese and meat substitutes such as vegetarian burgers and sausages.
  
  

  Salt/ Sodium

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    Excessive salt intake makes a person retain water.
    Retaining water can be very dangerous for people with kidney failure, as they cannot get rid of extra fluid through urinating.
    Excessive salt can also lead to high blood pressure, a problem often associated with kidney failure. Chronic high blood pressure can lead to worsening of kidney failure.

  
  

  
  

Foods High in Potassium

• The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) suggests only reducing your potassium consumption if your kidney function has been reduced to less than 20%. Two thirds of dietary potassium comes from fruits and vegetables. The AAKP recommends limiting your intake to five servings per day.
  
  

  Potassium

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    One of the most dangerous foods for kidney failure patients is foods high in potassium. Potassium is filtered through the kidneys.
    High potassium levels can cause heart failure, dangerous heart rhythms and even sudden cardiac death.
    Foods high in potassium are bananas, oranges, tomatoes, dried fruits and vegetables, milk, chocolate, nuts and seeds and dairy products.
    Low potassium foods include apples, berries, watermelon, fresh beans, lettuce, cucumbers, onions and vanilla-flavored desserts.
    A renal diet should contain less than 2000 mg of potassium a day. Many salt substitutes contain potassium, so it is imperative to read labels. Chewing tobacco and snuff also contain a lot of potassium, so these products should be avoided as well.

  
  

  
  

  
  

Foods High in Phosphorus

• Foods high in concentrated phosphorus are best avoided to reduce stress placed on the kidneys. Dairy products are the main source of concentrated phosphorus so try to cut milk, cheeses and cream from your diet. AAKP states that one portion of dairy per day is acceptable.
  
  

  Phosphorus

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    Foods high in phosphorus must also be avoided.
    Cola, peanut butter and nuts, liver, and dairy are all high in phosphorus.
    Broccoli, non-dairy creamers, sherbet, winter squashes and hard candy contain a low phosphorus content.
    Phosphorus not only builds up in the bloodstream, but it also draws calcium out of the bones, creating complications associated with low calcium levels.
    If patients cannot maintain their calcium levels by diet alone, their physician may prescribe calcium supplements for them.

  
  

Fluids

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  One of the most important dietary restrictions for kidney patients is to monitor their fluid intake. Persons in the latter stages of kidney failure become oliguric (produce very little urine) or even aliguric (produce absolutely no urine).
  The fluid builds up in their body between dialysis treatments.
  Too much fluid can cause fluid to build up in the lungs and even death.
  Fluids must be strictly limited, including foods that have a high water content.
  
  

Processed Foods and Spices

• It is extremely important, especially for renal patients, to read labels.
  Processed foods, such as frozen dinners and soups, are often very high in sodium.
  Many sauces, such as steak or barbecue sauce and spices such as rubs are high not only in sodium, but can be very high in potassium as well.
  Reading labels will help to avoid these foods.

 

 

 

 

 

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Know your ...Kidney

What do the kidneys do?

The kidneys are bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine.

A sophisticated reprocessing machines.

Every day, a person’s kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water. The wastes and extra water become urine, which flows to the bladder through tubes called ureters. The bladder stores urine until releasing it through urination. 

Wastes in the blood come from the normal breakdown of active tissues, such as muscles, and from food. The body uses food for energy and self-repairs. After the body has taken what it needs from food, wastes are sent to the blood. If the kidneys did not remove them, these wastes would build up in the blood and damage the body.

The actual removal of wastes occurs in tiny units inside the kidneys called nephrons. Each kidney has about a million nephrons. In the nephron, a glomerulus—which is a tiny blood vessel, or capillary—intertwines with a tiny urine-collecting tube called a tubule. The glomerulus acts as a filtering unit, or sieve, and keeps normal proteins and cells in the bloodstream, allowing extra fluid and wastes to pass through. A complicated chemical exchange takes place, as waste materials and water leave the blood and enter the urinary system.

At first, the tubules receive a combination of waste materials and chemicals the body can still use. The kidneys measure out chemicals like sodium, phosphorus, and potassium and release them back to the blood to return to the body. In this way, the kidneys regulate the body’s level of these substances. The right balance is necessary for life.
In addition to removing wastes, the kidneys release three important hormones:

• erythropoietin, or EPO, which stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells
• renin, which regulates blood pressure
• calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, which helps maintain calcium for bones and for normal chemical balance in the body

What is renal function?

The word “renal” refers to the kidneys.
The terms “renal function” and “kidney function” mean the same thing.
Health professionals use the term “renal function” to talk about how efficiently the kidneys filter blood.
People with two healthy kidneys have 100 percent of their kidney function.

Some people are born with only one kidney but can still lead normal, healthy lives.

People with reduced kidney function  often get   kidney disease  and will get worse.
Serious health problems occur when people have less than 25 percent of their kidney function.
When kidney function drops below 10 to 15 percent, a person needs some form of renal replacement therapy—either blood-cleansing treatments called dialysis or a kidney transplant—to sustain life.

Why do kidneys fail?

Most kidney diseases attack the nephrons, causing them to lose their filtering capacity. Damage to the nephrons can happen quickly, often as the result of injury or poisoning. But most kidney diseases destroy the nephrons slowly and silently. Only after years or even decades will the damage become apparent. Most kidney diseases attack both kidneys simultaneously.

The two most common causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure. People with a family history of any kind of kidney problem are also at risk for kidney disease.

Diabetic Kidney Disease

Diabetes is a disease that keeps the body from using glucose, a form of sugar, as it should. If glucose stays in the blood instead of breaking down, it can act like a poison. Damage to the nephrons from unused glucose in the blood is called diabetic kidney disease. Keeping blood glucose levels down can delay or prevent diabetic kidney disease. Use of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) to treat high blood pressure can also slow or delay the progression of diabetic kidney disease.

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can damage the small blood vessels in the kidneys. The damaged vessels cannot filter wastes from the blood as they are supposed to.

A doctor may prescribe blood pressure medication. ACE inhibitors and ARBs have been found to protect the kidneys even more than other medicines that lower blood pressure to similar levels. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), one of the National Institutes of Health, recommends that people with diabetes or reduced kidney function keep their blood pressure below 130/80.

Glomerular Diseases

Several types of kidney disease are grouped together under this category, including autoimmune diseases, infection-related diseases, and sclerotic diseases.

As the name indicates, glomerular diseases attack the tiny blood vessels, or glomeruli, within the kidney. The most common primary glomerular diseases include membranous nephropathy, IgA nephropathy, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.


The first sign of a glomerular disease is often proteinuria, which is too much protein in the urine. Another common sign is hematuria, which is blood in the urine. Some people may have both proteinuria and hematuria. Glomerular diseases can slowly destroy kidney function. Blood pressure control is important with any kidney disease. Glomerular diseases are usually diagnosed with a biopsy—a procedure that involves taking a piece of kidney tissue for examination with a microscope. Treatments for glomerular diseases may include immunosuppressive drugs or steroids to reduce inflammation and proteinuria, depending on the specific disease.

Inherited and Congenital Kidney Diseases

Some kidney diseases result from hereditary factors.
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), for example, is a genetic disorder in which many cysts grow in the kidneys. PKD cysts can slowly replace much of the mass of the kidneys, reducing kidney function and leading to kidney failure.


If a child has a kidney disease, the child’s doctor should find it during a regular checkup. The first sign of a kidney problem may be high blood pressure; a low number of red blood cells, called anemia; proteinuria; or hematuria. If the doctor finds any of these problems, further tests may be necessary, including additional blood and urine tests or radiology studies. In some cases, the doctor may need to perform a biopsy.
Some hereditary kidney diseases may not be detected until adulthood. The most common form of PKD was once called “adult PKD” because the symptoms of high blood pressure and renal failure usually do not occur until patients are in their twenties or thirties. But with advances in diagnostic imaging technology, doctors have found cysts in children and adolescents before any symptoms appear.

Other Causes of Kidney Disease

Poisons and trauma, such as a direct and forceful blow to the kidneys, can lead to kidney disease.

Some over-the-counter medicines can be poisonous to the kidneys if taken regularly over a long period of time. Anyone who takes painkillers regularly should check with a doctor to make sure the kidneys are not at risk.

How do kidneys fail?

Many factors that influence the speed of kidney failure are not completely understood. Researchers are still studying how protein in the diet and cholesterol levels in the blood affect kidney function.

Acute Kidney Injury

Some kidney problems happen quickly, such as when an accident injures the kidneys. Losing a lot of blood can cause sudden kidney failure. Some drugs or poisons can make the kidneys stop working.
These sudden drops in kidney function are called acute kidney injury (AKI). Some doctors may also refer to this condition as acute renal failure (ARF).
AKI may lead to permanent loss of kidney function. But if the kidneys are not seriously damaged, acute kidney disease may be reversed.

Chronic Kidney Disease

Most kidney problems, however, happen slowly. A person may have “silent” kidney disease for years. Gradual loss of kidney function is called chronic kidney disease (CKD) or chronic renal insufficiency. People with CKD may go on to develop permanent kidney failure. They also have a high risk of death from a stroke or heart attack.

End-stage Renal Disease

Total or nearly total and permanent kidney failure is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). People with ESRD must undergo dialysis or transplantation to stay alive.

What happens if the kidneys fail completely?

Total or nearly total and permanent kidney failure is called ESRD.

If a person’s kidneys stop working completely, the body fills with extra water and waste products. This condition is called uremia. Hands or feet may swell. A person will feel tired and weak because the body needs clean blood to function properly.

Untreated uremia may lead to seizures or coma and will ultimately result in death. A person whose kidneys stop working completely will need to undergo dialysis or kidney transplantation.

Points to Remember

• The kidneys are two vital organs that keep the blood clean and chemically balanced.
• Kidney disease can be detected through a spot check for protein or albumin in the urine and a calculation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) based on a blood test.
• The progression of kidney disease can be slowed, but it cannot always be reversed.
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is the total or nearly total and permanent loss of kidney function.
• Dialysis and transplantation can extend the lives of people with kidney failure.
• Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of kidney failure.
• People with reduced kidney function should see their doctor regularly. Doctors who specialize in kidney disease are called nephrologists.
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
• People in the early stages of CKD may be able to save their remaining kidney function for many years by
  • controlling their blood glucose
  • controlling their blood pressure
  • following a low-protein diet
  • maintaining healthy levels of cholesterol in the blood
  • taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
  • not smoking
  
  
  Recent studies have shown that intensive control of diabetes and high blood pressure can prevent or delay the onset of kidney disease.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Ref :
  http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/Kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys
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IZUMIO....Hydrogen Water

What is  Izumio ?

Why...IZUMIO ?






Description
Name : Drinking water
Ingredients : Water
Hydrogen Volume : 180ml
Nutrition Facts(per 180 ml) : Energy 0kal, Protein 0g, Fat 0g, Carbohydrates 0g, Sodium 0mg
Container : Cheer pack
*Made by manufacturing method of hydrogen reduction water. (Patent No. 3606466)

It's the pure water of "Naturally Plus", contained in the latest technology designed aluminum foil pack. It definitely provides you a prospect of health. Hydrogen is an indispensable element for human being and we have dissolved it into hydrogen water "IZUMIO" with the highest standard of dissolved rate of hydrogen.

FAQ

Q What is IZUMIO?
A IZUMIO is a "hydrogenated" water that remains minerals and contains high level of hydrogen.

Q When is it suitable to drink IZUMIO? And how many pack should we consume per day?
A As IZUMIO is a cool drinking water, it may be taken at anytime. You may safely drink at ease 1 bottle a day at any time. Moreover, it is the same situation as with taking nutrient, drinking alot will not give your greater benefits. Most importantly is continually taking it for a long time.

Q Is it suitable for everyone?
A IZUMIO is suitable for everyone, from young to the elderly. For those who have to limit their water intake under doctor's prescription, please drink according to your doctor's advice.

Q When should we drink IZUMIO and how much should we drink?
A As IZUMIO is a cooling water, you can drink it at any time you want, 1 pack per day. Note that IZUMIO is not a nutritional supplement and drinking it in large amount will not give your greater benefits. The most important thing is to be persistent and drink it over the long term.

Q After opening the seal, how long can the hydrogen be preserved?
A Once opened, the hydrogen will drain off easily. Please drink as soon as you open the pack. Any unused portion should be retained in the pack with the cap tightly sealed. In addition, to prevent hydrogen loss, please do not pour the water into a cup, drink directly from the aluminium film package.

Q Where should we store it? And how long can it be stored?
A Generally you can store it anywhere at normal room temperature, but for best quality, it is advisable to keep it away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. We highly recommend to put it in refrigerators or cool shady place. The best before date is printed on the package. The date is one year from the production date, but as hydrogen will gradually lost, please drink as soon as possible.

Q What is "ppm"?
A "ppm" is the unit for the concentration or the rate. For IZUMIO, ppm refers to the hydrogen concentration. Generally the percentage (%) is used, but for amounts smaller than that, "ppm" or "ppb" weill be used. As 1.0mg/=1.0ppm, the hydrogen concentration of IZUMIO is 2.0mg/=2.0ppm.

Q Is it safe to cook with IZUMIO water?
A Basically it is safe, but after heating or cooking the hydrogen in the water will gradually disappear. To let the body effectively absorb the benefits of the hydrogen, direct consumption is best. In addition, do not put the aluminium film pack in the microwave oven for heating


IZUMIO is the “hydrogen water” that filled with hydrogen.
 
Hydrogen is an indispensable element for human being and we have dissolved it  into the hydrogen water [IZUMIO] with the highest standard of dissolved rate  of hydrogen.

A water of life, gain benefits in few minutes!

Why does a cut apple can turn brownish?   

Simply it's the natural oxidation process. Similarly, human body produces free radical as metabolism by-product. Excessive oxidation damages our cells and tissues and causes acidity in our body. More than 90% of various diseases and aging problems are related with free radicals.

Now with IZUMIO drinking water it is able to neutralize our body acidity and produces hydrogen that acts as a powerful antioxidant. Besides, it changes the water structure for optimum absorption and mineralized water for delivery of vital nutrients. Generally, drinking IZUMIO offers host of health benefits as it purify toxins, hydrate body cells and improve vitality.

6 Characteristic of IZUMIO
 
1. Achieved the highest rate of dissolved hydrogen concentration: 2.0mg/L (during packaging).
2. Produced by membrane dissolution technology.
3. Water of high purity with oxygen removed.
4. Oxidation-Reduction Potential -500 ~ -700mV (during packaging).
5. A hydrogenated water with minerals retained.
6. Hydrogen leak-proof aluminum film packaging.
 

Hydrogen is Essential to Life  ...

It exists in many forms such as water or organic matter,which makes it hard to appreciate its existence in our daily life. However, it is one of the indispensable elements in all of existence.

If we go by the weight proportion in the human body, hydrogen is the third heaviest element (10%) after oxygen (65%) and carbon (18%). Moreover, oxygen, carbon and many other elements all contain hydrogen which is the reason why it is called the mother of elements. 

Hydrogen can also be found in the three nutrients: carbohydrate, protein and fats. In particular, carbohydrates (glucocorticoid) and fats can be transformed into energy, and hydrogen plays an important role when these nutrients are transformed into energy.

The most abundant element in the universe...

If we look at the whole universe, hydrogen is said to sake up 91%. In other words, most of the universe is composed by hydrogen.

The origin of the word “hydrogen”

“Hydrogen” comes from Green “hydro”(water) and “gennao” (made of). The Japanese for hydrogen is “水素”, meaning an element that combines with oxygen to form water.

  

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What is,,,,Oxidation ?

A freshly-cut apple turns brown, a bicycle fender becomes rusty and a copper penny suddenly turns green. What do all of these events have in common? 

They are all examples of a process called oxidation. 

In technical terms oxidation can be simply defined as the process which involves loss of one or more electron, when various substances react or interact with each other. So according to new definition, involvement of oxygen is not a must for oxidation reaction. Exactly opposite to the reaction of oxidation one more process occurs, which is called reduction, in which addition of electron takes place.  

in most of cases oxidation is a harmful reaction for example- rusting and spoiling of the fruits.

When it involves oxygen, the process of oxidation depends on the amount of oxygen present in the air and the nature of the material it touches. True oxidation happens on a molecular level — we only see the large-scale effects as the oxygen causes free radicals on the surface to break away. In the case of fresh fruit, the skin usually provides a barrier against oxidation. This is why most fruits and vegetables arrive in good condition at the grocery store. Once the skin has been broken, however, the individual cells come in direct contact with air and the oxygen molecules start burning them. The result is a form of rust we see as brownish spots or blemishes.

Oxidation may also be linked with the effects of aging in humans, as well as with other conditions such as cancer, hardening of the arteries, and rheumatoid arthritis. It appears that oxygen molecules and other oxidizing agents, always hungry for electrons, extract these from the membranes in human cells. Over time, this can cause a gradual breakdown in the body's immune system.

To forestall the effects of oxidation, some doctors and scientists recommend antioxidants—natural reducing agents such as vitamin C and vitamin E. The vitamin C in lemon juice can be used to prevent oxidizing on the cut surface of an apple, to keep it from turning brown. Perhaps, some experts maintain, natural reducing agents can also slow the pace of oxidation in the human body.

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Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture) April 2008 interview

The  Last Lecture  by  Randy Pausch...  is a very inspiring book of knowledge...  just like  the lecture..

Randy Pausch is an amazing man  of  love,  hope  and determination who doesn't know defeat..

He  said..."  We beat the ripper by living well...."

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Randy Pausch ... The Last Lecture..

"  I  am dying  and I am having fun...."

Achieving your childhood  dream...

Doing what you want to do ...is most important in life..

This is what we call ....Living..!!!

While we are still blessed with life.. make the most of it..

I believe... a person must be in charged  of their own life and  destiny..

Be it in health ,  wealth  and  happiness...





My  tribute and farewell to Professor  Randy Pausch...




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I Love Living LiFE ....I am HaPPY

Nick  Vujicic....


A man with... No Arm..No  Leg...No  worries....


I believe every single life is unique and special. Each has it’s own purpose and mission.

Nicholas James Vujicic       (born 4 December 1982) is a preacher and motivational speaker – born with Tetra-amelia, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs. The eldest child of a Serbian family, Vujicic (pronounced 'Vooy-cheech') was born in Brisbane, Australia .      

He struggled as a child, eventually came to terms with his disability and started his own non-profit organization Life Without Limbs – at age seventeen. He is widely known as a motivational speaker, giving talks wordwide on life with a disability, hope, and finding meaning in life.

In 2005 Vujicic was nominated for the "Young Australian of the Year" Award.

Vujicic currently lives in California.

Vujicic graduated from university at the age of 21 with a double major in Accounting and Financial Planning. Subsequently he became a motivational speaker, travelling internationally and focusing on teen issues. Having addressed over three million people in over 24 countries on five continents,   he  speaks to corporate audiences, congregations and schools.

Thank you for making me inspired  and  feeling stonger....   better and better.....

Top 10 Foods Highest in Copper

Top 10 Foods Highest in Copper

Copper is an essential mineral required by the body for bone & connective tissue production, and for coding specific enzymes that range in function from eliminating free radicals to producing melanin. A deficiency in copper can lead to osteoporosis, joint pain, lowered immunity, and since copper is essential for the absorption of iron, anemia. Conversely, over-consumption of copper will lead to cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting in the short term, and can lead to depression, schizophrenia, hypertension, senility, and insomnia in the long term. The stomach needs to be acidic in order to absorb copper and thus antacids interfere with the absorption of copper, as do milk and egg proteins. The current RDA for copper is 2mg.

Below is a list of high copper foods.

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#1: Liver (Pâté)
The liver of any animal is packed with vitamins and minerals, and is best prepared steamed or fried with onions and herbs. Veal liver provides the most copper with 15mg per 100g serving or 81% of the RDA. A typical 67 gram portion will provide 504% of the RDA for copper. A single tablespoon of pâté will provide 0.5mg of copper or 3% of the RDA.




#2: Oysters
Depending on type and variety oysters provide 1-8mg of copper per 100g serving, accounting for 37%-500% of the RDA. The oyster highest in copper is the steamed wild eastern oyster which provides 0.5mg(27% RDA) per oyster. In general, wild caught oysters provide more copper than farm raised.





#3: Sesame Seeds and Tahini(Sesame Butter)
Dried sesame seeds make a great topping and contain 7.75mg of copper per 100 gram serving or 204% of the RDA, that is 0.4mg (18%RDA) per table spoon. Tahini is commonly found in hummus, a ground chickpea spread and dip of the middle east, it will provide 0.24mg (12% RDA) of copper per tablespoon.




#4: Cocoa Powder and Chocolate
Unsweetened cocoa powder is a versatile ingredient that can be used in hot chocolate or chocolate banana pudding. 100 grams will provide 3.8mg of copper or 189% RDA. That is 3.3mg (163% RDA) of copper per cup, and 0.18mg (9% RDA) per tablespoon. A square of baking chocolate will provide 0.9mg of copper (47% RDA).




#5: Nuts
Nuts make a great snack, and are also a good source of copper. Cashew nuts provide the most copper with 2.2mg (111% RDA) per 100 gram serving, that is 3mg (152% RDA) per cup, and 0.2mg (10% RDA) per tablespoon. Other nuts high in copper include Hazelnuts (88% RDA), Brazil nuts (87% RDA), Walnuts (79% RDA), Pistachios (66% RDA), Pine Nuts (66% RDA), Peanuts (65% RDA), Pecans (60% RDA), and Almonds (59% RDA). Most mixed nuts combos contain 83% RDA per 100 gram serving (3/4 cup).



#6: Calamari and Lobster
Calamari (or squid) and lobster are both high in copper. 100 grams of calamari will provide 2.1mg of copper for 106% of the RDA. 100 grams of lobster will provide 1.9mg of copper or 97% RDA. That is about 2.8mg (140% RDA) per cup of lobster meat.




#7: Sunflower Seeds
A great snack on the go, or a great garnish on salads and soups, sunflower seeds provide 1.8mg (92% RDA) of copper per 100 gram serving. That is 2.5mg (123% RDA) per cup and 0.5mg (26% RDA) per ounce.




#8: Sun Dried Tomatoes
Sun Dried Tomatoes are delicious in a sandwich or as an ingredient in pasta sauce. 100 grams (about 2 cups) will provide 1.4mg of copper or 71% of the RDA. That is 0.8mg (38% RDA) per cup, and 0.03mg(1% RDA) per piece.




#9:Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Seeds
A popular food in the Middle East and East Asia pumpkin and squash seeds contain about 1.4mg of copper per 100g serving (70% RDA). That is 1.9mg (96% RDA) per cup, and 0.4mg (19% RDA) per tablespoon. If you can't find these in your local supermarket you will surely find them in Middle Eastern or East Asian specialty stores. Alternatively, you can also save any pumpkin and squash seeds you have and roast them in your oven. The seeds are typically consumed by cracking the outer shell and eating the seed inside.






#10: Dried Herbs
Long used for medicinal purposes, herbs are packed with nutrients and copper is no exception. Dried Basil provides the most copper with 1.4mg per 100 gram serving, or 68% of the RDA. That is 0.03mg (1% RDA) per tablespoon. Other herbs high in copper include Marjoram (57% RDA), Oregano (47% RDA), Thyme (43% RDA), Savory (42% RDA), and Parsley (32% RDA).





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