Phosphorus is the second most-abundant mineral found in the human body, next only to calcium. Together, both these nutrients are responsible for building as well as maintaining strong bones and teeth. Majority of the phosphorus in the body, around 85 percent, is found in bones and teeth. The rest, say 15 percent, manifests itself in the bloodstream, cells and tissues throughout the body. The mineral helps filter out waste in the kidneys, aids energy production, metabolizes other vitamins and minerals and is needed for the growth, maintenance and repair of all tissues and cells. Let us explore the list of foods high in phosphorus.
Phosphorus Rich Foods
- All Bran cereal
- Almonds
- Beef
- Brazil Nuts
- Cashew Nuts
- Cheese
- Chicken
- Dried fruit
- Egg
- Garlic
- Halibut fish
- Hard potatoes
- Herring
- Kidneys
- Legumes
- Lentils
- Liver
- Meat
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Poultry
- Roe
- Salmon
- Sesame seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Turkey
- Wheat bran
- Wheat germ
- Whole wheat bread
- Yogurt
