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The Magnesium Meltdown in Modern Meals FAST FUEL, SLOW DECLINE
You are what you don’t eat.
With the hustle and bustle of daily life perpetually placing demands on our schedules, many of us are tempted to satisfy our hunger by grabbing grub on the go. While processed foods, particularly those offered at drive-throughs across America,
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provide a much-needed burst of energy and a feeling of fullness, they lack the nutrients essential for keeping us healthy and moving. If you’re feeling more fatigued than usual lately — or if your stomach feels more nauseous than nourished — your hefty diet is likely depriving you of one of the most essential keys to sustained physical and mental health: magnesium. WHY MAGNESIUM MATTERS Magnesium’s benefits to the human body are far-reaching and essential. In addition to promoting better sleep, it promotes muscle repair, bone strength, and prevents osteoporosis. Shockingly, most processed foods only have approximately 15% of the magnesium found in natural food sources — another reason why a steady diet of fast-food burgers and prepackaged snack cakes isn’t good for anyone. A MINDFUL MENU Increasing the amount of magnesium in your system isn’t difficult; supermarkets offer plenty of nutritious ways to stock up on it. Depending on your dietary needs and restrictions, here are eight foods to consider adding to or increasing in your diet:
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• Almonds • Avocados • Bananas • Leafy greens
• Legumes • Pumpkin seeds • Milk • Soy-based flour
UCLA Health recommends that adult men consume 400–420 milligrams of magnesium daily, while 310–320 milligrams should provide adult women with enough to maintain proper health. Magnesium supplements are readily available to those who don’t or can’t eat these amounts normally. As with any significant dietary change, it is advised that you consult with your physician to ensure proper magnesium intake, especially if you’re currently pregnant or breastfeeding. With the pace of most people’s lives not likely to slow down anytime soon, choosing foods high in magnesium over a quick meal handed through a window will always be the more sensible option.
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