Well, yes, but small amounts of some minerals are also in foods â for instance, red meat, such as beef, is a good source of iron. Just like vitamins, minerals help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy.
Bora Bora, located about 160 miles northwest of Tahiti and approximately 2,600 miles south of Hawaii, was discovered in 1722, and is arguably the most beautiful island on the planet. Under the leadership of Admiral Abel Aubert Dupetit Thouars, Bora Bora was named a colony of France in 1842.
Those venturing to Bora Bora enter the Society Islands through Papeete, on Tahiti. Papeete is about 4,000 miles south east, across the ocean, from the bustle of Los Angeles. Flying here is just 3 hours past Hawaii. There are 3,800 water miles between Papeete and Sydney, and takes about 7 hours to fly.