2007-03-27 00:30:08 · 4 answers · asked by zebrartyoga 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
You may not even realize it, but a number of your favorite foods may be rich in chromium. Making these foods part of a healthy diet is the first step to achieving healthy levels of chromium intake.
Food Serving Size Chromium Content (mcg)
onions, raw 1 cup 24.8
broccoli 1 cup 22.0
turkey leg 3 oz. 10.4
tomatoes, raw 1 cup 9.0
Romaine lettuce 1 cup 7.9
grape juice 1 cup 7.5
ham 3 oz. 3.6
potatoes 1 cup 2.7
green beans 1 cup 2.2
beef 3 oz. 2.0
2007-03-27 00:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by Tom ツ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi!
Food Serving Size Chromium
Content (mcg)
onions, raw
1 cup
24.8
broccoli 1 cup 22.0
turkey leg 3 oz. 10.4
tomatoes, raw 1 cup 9.0
Romaine lettuce 1 cup 7.9
grape juice 1 cup 7.5
ham 3 oz. 3.6
potatoes 1 cup 2.7
green beans 1 cup 2.2
beef 3 oz. 2.0
2007-03-27 07:34:15 · answer #2 · answered by Toby G* 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Egg yolk, molasses, brewer's yeast, calf's liver, cheese and wholemeal products are good sources of chromium.
Chromium enhances the activity of insulin -the hormone controlling blood sugar levels- and usually only insulin dependent diabetics need to supplement their intake, and not always.
2007-03-27 07:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by Allabor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whole grains, ready-to-eat bran cereals, seafood, green beans, broccoli, prunes, nuts, peanut butter, and potatoes.
2007-03-27 07:39:37 · answer #4 · answered by bumblecherry 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋