You've been hearing about this one since you were a kid. Do your bones a flavor and drink a glass of milk or calcium fortified juice on a regular basis.

Good for muscles, red blood cells and even fatigue and alertness. Iron is a must. Good news is it's not hard to get your daily value from nuts and greens.

Taking part in over three hundred chemical processes in your body, magnesium is clutch for blood pressure, insulin regulation and even good sleep.

Good for flesh, bones and energy, copper is easy to get from yummy mushrooms and spinach.

Regulate your blood pressure, reduce risk of heart disease and minimize the soreness after workouts with this crucial mineral. Find it in bananas, potatoes, raisins and other delicious places.

Oysters are the best source of this vital body ingredient, which helps your body produce testosterone and boosts immune system health. Crab, beef and pork are also convenient sources.

A diet rich in whole grains and fresh veggies will probably ensure you an adequate supply of chromium, which helps your body create all the energy it needs to power

its cells.

You don't need as much as Julia Child is working with here, but a bit of tuna in your diet (or brazil nuts or sunflower seeds) can help ensure your ideal

selenium intake and reduce your risk of prostate cancer.

Raspberries and cinnamon in a bowl of oats will more than adequately fuel your system with manganese, a key mineral for skin health.

Onions, garlic and asparagus can help you replenish your body's supply of this crucial mineral (the third most abundant in your system after calcium and phosphorus), which is great for

your hair, bones and teeth.

Eat up and stay strong!