Minerals

Magnesium: Dental health;Holds calcium in tooth enamel, prevents caries; prevent muscle contraction; nerve impulse transmission
Get it in: sunflower seeds, navy beans, cashews, spinach, baked potatoes, tofu, halibut, arthichokes

Phosphorus (salts): Assists energy metabolism; is part of DNA & RNA
Get it in: sunflower seeds, sirloin steak, yogurt, cottage cheese, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, almonds

Calcium: Regulates muscle contraction; clotting of blood; secretion of hormones; may protect against hypertension; aid immunities
Get it in: all dairy products, tofu, almonds, sardines w/bones, spinach, broccoli
Factors inhibiting calcium absorption: lack of stomach acid, Vitamin D deficiency, high phorphorus intake, high fiber diet, diet high in Phytates (nuts, seeds, grains) and Oxalates (beets, rhubarb, spinach)

Potassium: Maintains normal fluid & electrolyte balance; appears to prevent & correct hypertension.
Get it in: green beans, avocadoes, sweet potatoes, baked potatoes w/skin, banana, strawberries, cod, artichokes, watermelon

Vitamin K: Acts primarily in blood clotting; participates in the synthesis of bone proteins
Get it in: bacterial synthesis in GI tract, leafy greens, cabbage type vegetables, milk, eggs

Vitamin E: Acts mainly as an antioxidant
Get it in: sweet potatoes, sunflower seeds, wheat germ oil, soybean oil, cashews, canola oil, peanut butter