Nutrient Food Sources
Chromium
The mineral chromium forms the active component of ‘glucose tolerance factor’, a substance that is involved in the regulation of blood sugar levels by aiding the action of insulin. Chromium also helps to regulate blood lipid levels – cholesterol and triglycerides. High sugar intake and lack of exercise may reduce chromium levels in the body.
| Food Sources of chromium | Amount(mg/100g) |
| apple | 14 |
| banana | 10 |
| blueberries | 5 |
| brown rice | n/a |
| Calf’s liver | 55 |
| carrots | 9 |
| chicken | n/a |
| dulse (seaweed) | n/a |
| Green beans | 4 |
| Orange | 5 |
| parsnips | 13 |
| potatoes | 24 |
| Rye bread | 30 |
| Wheat bran | 38 |
(n/a = figures not yet available)
Source: Kirschmann G, Kirschmann J, Nutrition Almanac, 1996, McGraw-Hill.