Dr. Mercola Discusses the Benefits of Magnesium

8 Foods High in Magnesium

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  1 / 9   The Power of Magnesium

  Few people are aware of the enormous role magnesium plays in our health: It’s important to nearly every function and tissue in the body, supports a healthy immune system, prevents inflammation associated with certain cancers, boosts heart health, and could even cut your risk for a heart attack. A Harvard University study found that high daily magnesium intake reduced the risk of developing diabetes by 33 percent; still other studies found that the mineral helps ward off depression and migraines. Though supplements are available, most experts say it’s preferable to get magnesium naturally from your diet. Here are eight foods that can help.
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  2 / 9   Dark Leafy Greens

  In the nutrition world, dark leafy greens play the role of the ultimate superfood, offering up crucial vitamins and minerals as well as a host of health benefits. Choose raw or cooked baby spinach, collard greens, kale, or Swiss chard and you’ll be stocking your body with magnesium for very few calories.
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  3 / 9   Nuts and Seeds

  Just a half cup of pumpkin seeds provides nearly 100 percent of the daily requirement for magnesium. Other nuts and seeds high in magnesium include almonds, sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, cashews, pine nuts, flaxseed, and pecans. Include your favorite nuts in a healthyhomemade trail mix; it makes the perfect afternoon snack to keep your energy up and hunger levels down.
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  4 / 9   Fish

  In addition to being great sources of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, fish like mackerel, wild salmon, halibut, and tuna will add more magnesium to your menu. Make it a goal to have fish for dinner at least once a week; this tangy Salmon Salad is delicious, easy, and perfect for spring.
  
  
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    5 / 9   Soybeans

    Soybeans are a nutrient-rich legume carrying a high amount of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Snack on a half-cup serving of dry roasted soybeans, which provides nearly half the necessary magnesium for the day, or add shelled soybeans (edamame) to your shopping list. Other legumes rich in magnesium include black beans, kidney beans, white beans, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, and lentils.
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    6 / 9   Avocado

    Loaded with multivitamins, heart-healthy nutrients, and disease-thwarting chemical compounds, avocados are one of the most nutritious and versatile produce picks around. Add one sliced avocado to your salad or sandwich at lunch, and you’ll easily consume 15 percent of the recommended daily amount of magnesium. 
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    7 / 9   Bananas

    Bananas may be better known for being rich in heart-healthy and bone-strengtheningpotassium, but a medium-sized banana also provides 32 milligrams of magnesium, along with vitamin C and fiber. At only about 100 calories, this is a foolproof fruit to pop in your bag for a portable breakfast or an easy-on-the-go snack. Of course, many other fruits can add magnesium to your diet, including strawberries, blackberries, grapefruit, and figs.
    
    
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    8 / 9   Dark Chocolate

    As if you needed another reason to indulge in rich dark chocolate, it’s also a magnesium-booster. One square of the sweet stuff provides 24 percent of the daily value of magnesium for only 145 calories, in addition to antioxidants that can help lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and boost overall heart health. Paired with fresh fruit, dark chocolate makes a decadent and healthy after-dinner dessert.
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    9 / 9   Low-Fat Yogurt

    Magnesium and calcium make a wonderful health duo, because when you’re getting enough magnesium, this makes it easier for your body to absorb calcium and put it to good use. That’s why almost all milk products are recommended for getting more magnesium; roughly 19 milligrams of the mineral are found in one container of low- or nonfat yogurt, which, along with a fiber-rich fruit, makes an easy breakfast choice.
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Tiras de Frango com creme de milho.

INGREDIENTES:

• 2 filés de frango grandes
• 1 dente de alho triturado
• 1 colher (chá) de vinagre branco
• Pimenta do reino a gosto
• Sal a gosto
• Pitada de páprica doce
• Pitada de noz moscada
• ½ cebola roxa picadinha
• Folhinhas de tomilho
• 100g de creme de leite (1/2 caixinha)
• ½ xícara (chá) de milho
• Fio de óleo

MODO DE PREPARO:

1-     Corte os filés de frango em tiras grandes.

2-     Tempere com vinagre, sal, pimenta, páprica, tomilho, noz moscada e alho.

3-     Deixe descansar por 30 minutos para pegar gosto;

4-     Em uma panela coloque um fio de óleo, e doure a cebola roxa.

5-     Na sequência adicione as tiras de frango e deixe dourar de todos os lados.

6-     Adicione o milho e o creme de leite, misture bem e desligue o fogo.

7-     Acerte o sal, se necessário e adicione um pouco mais de noz moscada.

8-     Decore com folhas de tomilho e sirva a seguir.

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How to Contour Your Face.

Have you ever wondered how celebrities get the perfect glow, and why their faces always look perfect? Well, here’s a little secret you should know: most are not born that way, and you can get the same effect without photoshop! Here’s a quick guide on how to contour your face for the perfect wedding day glow.

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What You’ll Need

Gather your regular make-up, but make sure you have a shadow or bronzer a few shades darker than your natural skin color, and a shimmering white highlight shadow. These will be your contouring shades.

Start with Foundation

Put your foundation on the way you normally do, making sure it’s blended well. Before using your powder, you’ll contour your face.

Step 1: Make a fishy face – you’ll notice where your cheekbones stick up and where the “hollows” of your cheeks should be. Using the bronzer or shadow, shade in the hollows by placing a line down the base of your cheekbones and then blending down.

Step 2: Use the bronzer to shade down the sides of your nose, using a straight line and then blending down. You can also use the bronzer on the bottom parts of the sides of your face.

Step 3: Now, you’ll want to use the highlighter. Create a line with it on the top of your nose, between the areas you shaded. You’ll also want to highlight the cheek bones, and the center of your forehead. Blend everything well. Highlight your brow bone, under your eyebrows as well.

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Continue Putting on Your Makeup

Finish putting on your makeup the way you normally do. You may want to practice this method a few times until you get it right! The end result is a fresh glow that is beautiful – and all without photoshop!

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