Many of us are deficient in magnesium because we don’t often include these important foods in our diet:
Raw pumpkin & squash seeds
Raw Brazil nuts
Quinoa
Spinach
Almonds
Cashews
Pine nuts
Black beans
Lima beans
Hazelnuts
Why do we need magnesium?
Magnesium is essential for maintaining bone density, heart function, blood glucose regulation, nerve conduction, production of energy, muscle contraction and relaxation. It is an important and often overlooked part of your daily nutrient intake.
For more information on health and magnesium deficiency contact BodaHealth today 604-733-2632.
Dr. Jeda Boughton is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Registered Acupuncturist in Vancouver. She is also a Registered Herbologist and the founder of BodaHealth.