Good Food Eating » » vitamins and minerals http://goodfoodeating.org Nutrition & Health Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:42:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.2 The Good Food Eating podcast is here to share evidence based education, motivation, and inspiration about nutrition and diet, anti-inflammatory diet, health info, natural weight loss tips, and healthy lifestyle. Discover how you can create a healthy diet and nutrition plan that works for you so that you can have the health and happiness that you deserve. We cover loads of different topics around nutrition and health and provide up to date information, opinion, and facts on everything you need to know. We often challenge common myths and norms about food and health because we all deserve to know the truth. We talk about various health conditions, inflammation, type 2 diabetes, obesity, losing weight, adrenal fatigue, candida, leaky gut, energy, nutrition fundamentals, and all sorts of things. We also answer your diet, nutrition and lifestyle questions. Join us at http://goodfoodeating.org for more conversations around everything good food! Jedha Dening: Nutritionist & Health Counselor. clean Jedha Dening: Nutritionist & Health Counselor. [email protected] [email protected] (Jedha Dening: Nutritionist & Health Counselor.) Good Food Eating.com Focusing on real food nutrition and sharing empowering diet information so you can live a healthy lifestyle and most importantly be happy. Good Food Eating » » vitamins and minerals http://goodfoodeating.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/GFEituneslogo300.jpg http://goodfoodeating.org GFE Podcast #19: Interesting Facts About Magnesium http://goodfoodeating.org/5684/interesting-facts-about-magnesium/ http://goodfoodeating.org/5684/interesting-facts-about-magnesium/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000 http://goodfoodeating.org/?p=5684 http://goodfoodeating.org/5684/interesting-facts-about-magnesium/feed/ 0 Today we'll share some interesting facts about magnesium, a mineral that is needed for over 300 enzymatic functions in the body. Here's what you'll learn about in this podcast: - What is magnesium? Functions of magnesium Deficiency symptoms Today we'll share some interesting facts about magnesium, a mineral that is needed for over 300 enzymatic functions in the body. Here's what you'll learn about in this podcast: What is magnesium? Functions of magnesium Deficiency symptoms What can magnesium help Best source of magnesium supplements Food Sources of magnesium Choosing the Right Magnesium Supplement One of the common types of magnesium that you may find on the shelf comes in the form of magnesium oxide. You want to steer clear of this one. Although it has the highest percentage of magnesium, this magnesium is not available for absorbtion to the body. The better absorbed forms of magnesium include magnesium amino acid chelate, magnesium phosphate, magnesium glyconate, magnesium orotate, and magnesium citrate. Some supplements combine a couple of different forms of magnesium. Download the Podcast Here  Best Food Sources Of Magnesium Vegetables and fruits are going to be the most bioavailable food sources of magnesium, meaning you'll be able to absorb the most magnesium from them. Vegetables   Seaweed 218mg Potatoes 196mg Spinach 157mg Chard 150mg Sun dried tomatoes 105mg Acorn squash 88mg Artichokes 77mg Kale 74mg Sweet potato 61mg Pumpkin 56mg Beetroot 39mg Fruits   Tamarinds 110mg Bananas 108mg Figs 101mg Prunes 84mg Grapefruit 79mg Avocadoes 67mg Gluten free grains   Brown rice flour 177mg Amaranth 157mg Millet flour 142mg Quinoa 118mg Brown rice 86mg Millet 76mg Wild rice 52mg Beans and legumes   Chickpea flour 153mg Tempeh 134mg Lima beans 126mg Adzuki beans 120mg Navy beans 105mg Mung beans 97mg Lentils 71mg Pinto beans 56mg  See you in the next podcast Jedha Nutrition & Health Coach Click here to subscribe to my weekly nutrition newsletter. Jedha Dening: Nutritionist & Health Counselor. clean 14:56