This master mineral is essential to your health Magnesium helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function It is crucial for healthy hormone balance 65% of magnesium is found in your bones, the rest in your cells, and only a small amount in your blood ** this is why common blood tests are not an accurate measure of magnesium status Magnesium helps to produce cellular energy, necessary for all of your body functions From protein synthesis to cellular metabolism, every cell in your body uses magnesium. It powers 800 different biochemical reactions in your body! Regulates heart rhythm and helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels Keeps muscles functioning normally Plays a key role in building strong bones and teeth, aiding in...
Sweet Potato Toast These sweet potato toast with walnuts are a gluten-free take on the traditional avocado toast, using sweet potato slices instead of bread. With added protein from the walnuts and a bit of warming heat from the red pepper flakes these are a great option for breakfast, lunch or a mid-afternoon snack. Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes 2 avocados, thinly sliced 1/2 cup walnuts, diced 1-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more if desired 4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon flaky salt Instructions Slice a small plank off one side of each sweet potato lengthwise. This will act as a base, so you can cut the sweet potato into toast slices easily. Prop the sweet potato on the...
Remember, food is medicine. For those of you wanting to start the year with a fresh start, here is a delicious, detoxifying, and immune-boosting salad and dressing recipe to keep in your back pocket. It's nutrient-packed, easy on the digestion, and will help purify your system. This lemon ginger dressing alone is potent medicine that supports your immune response, modulates mood, and nourishes your digestive system. Throw in the nutrient-dense leafy greens and array of veggies and you get a delicious dose of vitamins and trace-minerals that will help your body function optimally. Ingredients For the dressing: 1/2 cup of lemon juice 1/2 cup of olive oil 1 clove of garlic (minced) 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger (minced) 1 teaspoon...
Many people take Magnesium supplements in order to ensure they are getting enough on a daily basis. There are also a number of foods that are high in Magnesium such as salmon, tofu, banana, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, black beans, spinach and cashews to name a few. Here is a magnesium rich recipe you can include to ensure you are eating enough magnesium. No bake Cranberry/Raisin/Cashew Bars Ingredients 1 cup (500 mL) cranberries 1 cup (500ml) raisins 1/4 cup (60 mL) water 2 Tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup 3/4 tsp (3 mL) ground cinnamon, divided 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chia seeds 1 cups (350 mL) cashew halves ½ c (120ml) pumpkin seeds 1...
I get so many questions about collagen - why is it important, what types are effective, when to take it, how to take it etc. So here are some of the facts you need to know about this important nutrient we all can’t get enough of. What are the health benefits of taking collagen? Most people think of skin and joints, but your teeth, cornea of your eye, blood vessels, and digestive tract are all places you might not expect collagen to be, but collagen is pretty much everywhere in the body. The word collagen actually stems from the Greek word ‘kolla’ which literally translates to ‘glue’. The second part of the word ‘gen’, in Greek means “to produce” or...
