4. Seeds
Edible seeds are good sources of minerals such as copper, potassium, protein, zinc, calcium, iron, magnesium and vitamins B and E. Among them, sesame seeds have the most amount of copper. For every 100 grams, it has 4.1 mg of the micromineral, while pumpkin seeds have 0.1 mg. Watermelon seeds have 0.7 mg, flax seeds have 1.2 mg and sunflower seeds have 1.8 mg.
5. Lentils
One cup of cooked lentils has 56% DV of copper, so it already supplies half your needed copper in a day. It also provides other essential nutrients such as folate (90%), fiber (63%), iron (37%, phosphorus (51%) and many others. This legume helps lower cholesterol and manages blood sugar levels. It is a good source of protein and B-vitamins with virtually no fat.
