Eating Well - Beaming with Health

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Food sources of potassium
Avocados, bananas, asparagus, tomatoes, kelp, molasses, cocoa
powder, soybeans, dried apricots, sunflower seeds, prunes,
lentils, almonds and parsley.
Magnesium
Magnesium has a hectic work and social schedule. Responsible
for over 300 enzyme reactions in the body, magnesium
also finds the time to assist other vitamins and minerals, such
as vitamins C and E, the 3 complex as well as calcium, phosphorus,
sodium and potassium.
In practice, magnesium is invaluable in helping to relieve
stiff muscles and muscle cramps. Magnesium helps relax all
muscles including skeletal muscles, the heart muscle and the
bowel wall and blood vessels, which are both smooth muscle.
Excellent for problems ranging from painful period cramps,
stiff neck and back, to high blood pressure and even constipation.
Magnesium is vital in the production of energy. It is
the central molecule in chlorophyll, the compound in plants
that traps the energy from sunlight.
Conditions t/tat mig4t benefit from extra magnesium
High blood pressure, menstrual cramps, irritable bowel syndrome,
anxiety, muscle weakness, leg cramps, kidney stones,
tremors.
Food sources of magnesium
Whole grains, green vegetables, soybeans, seafood, figs, corn,
apples, peaches and apricots.
Manganese
There is only about 20 milligrams (the size of a small pill)
worth of manganese in the average 70 kilogram person. Nevertheless,
manganese is a vital trace mineral. It forms part of