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Tuesday, May 15, 2012


Magnesium Rich Foods


Magnesium is a very important mineral.
  • Magnesium helps the body to process vitamin D in the parathyroid gland
  • Magnesium can aid in the reduction of cholesterol levels
  • Magnesium can reduce the chances of cardiovascular disease
  • Magnesium assists the regulation of blood pressure
  • It is an important for blood sugar control, for diabetes
  • Magnesium helps maintain the strength of your bones and can prevent osteoporosis
  • Magnesium has been known to assist in reducing migraines
  • Magnesium is believed to aid insomnia
  • prevent constipation
  • Magnesium helps to prevent pre-menstrual syndrome
Foods with highest amount of magnesium
Swiss Chard
Spinach
Summer Squash
Pumpkin Seeds
Broccoli

Magnesium rich foods list – Nuts

    • Walnuts
    • Brazil nuts
    • Pecans
    • Dry roasted peanuts
    • Almonds
    • Cashew nuts
    • Flax seed
    • Sunflower seeds

Magnesium rich foods list – Fruits and Vegetables

  • Spinach
  • Basil
  • Strawberries
  • Cabbage
  • Baked potatoes
  • Apples
  • Apricots
  • Avocados
  • Bananas
  • Corn on the cob
  • Raisins
  • Lentils
  • Blackeyed Peas
  • Lettuce
  • Coconut milk
cucumbers, green beans, celery, ginger, quinoa,  black beans, oats, kidney beans, raspberries, carrots
Magnesium deficiency can effect every system in your body.
  • A magnesium deficiency can lead to a loss of appetite
  • A lack of magnesium can lead to irregular heartbeats
  • A magnesium deficiency can cause cramping of the legs
  • Not getting enough magnesium can disrupt your metabolism (want to know more about metabolism? Click here for our page on what metabolism is)
  • Seizures can come from insufficient amounts of magnesium
  • Nausea and sickness can be a result of not having enough magnesium
  • Feeling constantly and unusually tied and weak can come from a lack of magnesium
  • A magnesium deficiency can lead to muscle tremors
  • In addition to muscle tremors a lack of magnesium can lead to twitches
  • Your personality can be affected by an insufficient amount of magnesium, such as volatile behaviour and mood swings
  • Confusion can be a result of a lack of magnesium
Black Bean Brownies
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 eggs
  •  1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2  teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon  baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon   instant coffee
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8×8 square baking dish.
  2. Combine the black beans, eggs, oil, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, sugar, and instant coffee in a blender; blend until smooth; pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the mixture.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes.

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