One of the most important minerals in human metabolism is magnesium. It is included in more than 300 chemical reactions in the body. Without the presence of magnesium, our body would be incapable to function properly. The problem is that many people suffer from magnesium deficiency and they are not even aware of that problem. This is a result of the type of foods we enter in our organism. Nowadays, the most commonly foods we consume are processed foods rather than grean leafy vegetables, seeds, legumes, and nuts, foods that are rich in magnesium. According to the statistics, USA citizens enter only 66% of the needed amount of this mineral.
Some of the symptoms of magnesium deficiency:
- High blood pressure
- Irregular heart beat
- Frequent headaches/migraines
- Blurred vision
- Persistent eye twitch (early sign)
- Thich and ticky blood
- Leg cramps
- Mouth ulcers
- State of confusion, depression, anxiety, suicidial thoughts
- Physical and mental fatigue
Signs of severe magnesium deficiency:
- Dry, itchy and scaly skin
- Frequent urination
- Unusual fatigue and mental fog
- Frequent skin, gum bladder and vaginal yeast infections
- Extreme thirst and hunger
- Wounds and bruises that heal very slowly
- Tingling or numbness in the limbs
With frequent urination, our bodies eliminate the excess glucose in order to regulate blood sugar levels. This is why we have a feeling of extreme thirst and hunger which are common symptoms of diabetes. Moreover, some processed foods as well as some medications like antibiotics, antacids, blood pressure meds, alcohol, coffee, tea and junk foods reduce the magnesium levels in the body.
FOODS RICH IN MAGNESIUM: Tomatoes, almonds, avocado, asparagus, legumes, oats, cacao, chives, spinach, pumpkin seeds, seasane seeds, quinoa, sunflower seeds, banana, basil, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cashew nuts, chives, Swiss chard, etc.
Magnesium-Rich Juice Recipe
- Glass of water
- ½ lemon
- ½ meduim-sized beetroot
- 3-4 stalks of Swiss chard
Mix all the ingredients in a blender well until you get a smooth texture, and enjoy your magnesium-rich juice.