Magnesium is one of those nutrients we don’t hear about too much, despite the fact that it’s one of the most abundant minerals in our bodies. Moreover, it’s the fourth most abundant mineral that we have! Here’s a little Magnesium 101…
Do we really need to be consuming magnesium or taking supplements?
Let’s find out…
Despite magnesium being so abundant in our body, many people don’t get enough of it.
Some studies say that up to 68% of adults don’t get enough magnesium in accordance with the recommended daily intake (RDI). Now that we’ve seen what Magnesium does, let’s talk Magnesium 101 for how much we need for optimal health.
Adult men should consume 420 mg/day, while adult women should consume 320 mg/day.
Good news! There are plenty of magnesium-rich natural food sources.
Magnesium can also be absorbed through the skin, so consider using a magnesium oil, or lotion that contains magnesium.
But, clearly the easiest (and yummiest) way of getting in your daily magnesium is to include plenty of food sources high in this multi-tasking mineral, such as creamy pumpkin seed butters!
Now that you’ve had a little Magnesium 101, here’s a great recipe for that pumpkin seed butter I was telling you about.
Creamy Pumpkin Seed Butter
Ingredients:
2 cups raw pumpkin seeds
1-2 tsp. oil (grapeseed or olive)
Preparation:
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