I’m inspired to let you know about 7 foods I’ll be including in my family’s diet to increase our micronutrient levels! According to nutritionist John Bagnulo, MPH, PhD , most of us are quite deficient in many micronutrients and we’re “paying for it” in terms of our health!
Here’s my list and below that, a tiny bit about why you might want to include them too:
1) Wild Alaskan Halibut – great source of omega-3s and magnesium. Here’s my favorite source.
2) Kelp or kombu – great source of minerals and trace minerals. Here’s a great source (from clean waters).
3) Oysters – oh, yeah – I LOVE these – and turns out, they are full of lots of goodness (selenium, choline, zinc, magnesium)
4) Black mission figs – full of magnesium, calcium, potassium, and soluble fiber
5) Sardines – one of the cheapest ways to get your omega-3s, also full of Vitamin B12
6) Pumpkin Seeds – loaded with magnesium, zinc, and soluble fiber. Here are my favorites (these are sprouted, which helps us digest and absorb the nutrients).
7) Blackstrap molasses – full of potassium and magnesium. A great sweetener to use in baking because it’s loaded with goodness, rather than depleted like sugar is!
Also in my cart will be: Mushrooms, sunflower seeds, eggs, onions, kale, grass-fed goat cheese and cilantro!
So what are some of these micronutrients and why do we need them?
Magnesium – Many of us are hugely deficient in this powerhouse nutrient. If you struggle with insomnia, constipation, headaches, pms, high blood pressure, muscle cramps, adhd, or restless legs, turns out, you may be too. I love taking this magnesium supplement before bed and so does my daughter.
Zinc – Low zinc levels are often implicated in chronic upper respiratory infections, compromised immune system, hair loss, and other conditions. Oh – if you’ve lost your “lusty” feelings, you’ll want to consider adding zinc! (This may be one reason why oysters are considered aphrodisiacs;)
Potassium – Our potassium levels are often outweighed by the high levels of sodium in our modern diets, which means many of us are not getting enough of this important micronutrient. Low levels of potassium can contribute to low bone density, fatigue, low energy, hypertension, and muscle cramps.
Cheers to good health!!
I’m inspired to let you know about 7 foods I’ll be including in my family’s diet to increase our micronutrient levels! According to nutritionist John Bagnulo, MPH, PhD , most of us are quite deficient in many micronutrients and we’re “paying for it” in terms of our health!
Here’s my list and below that, a tiny bit about why you might want to include them too:
1) Wild Alaskan Halibut – great source of omega-3s and magnesium. Here’s my favorite source.
2) Kelp or kombu – great source of minerals and trace minerals. Here’s a great source (from clean waters).
3) Oysters – oh, yeah – I LOVE these – and turns out, they are full of lots of goodness (selenium, choline, zinc, magnesium)
4) Black mission figs – full of magnesium, calcium, potassium, and soluble fiber
5) Sardines – one of the cheapest ways to get your omega-3s, also full of Vitamin B12
6) Pumpkin Seeds – loaded with magnesium, zinc, and soluble fiber. Here are my favorites (these are sprouted, which helps us digest and absorb the nutrients).
7) Blackstrap molasses – full of potassium and magnesium. A great sweetener to use in baking because it’s loaded with goodness, rather than depleted like sugar is!
Also in my cart will be: Mushrooms, sunflower seeds, eggs, onions, kale, grass-fed goat cheese and cilantro!
So what are some of these micronutrients and why do we need them?
Magnesium – Many of us are hugely deficient in this powerhouse nutrient. If you struggle with insomnia, constipation, headaches, pms, high blood pressure, muscle cramps, adhd, or restless legs, turns out, you may be too. I love taking this magnesium supplement before bed and so does my daughter.
Zinc – Low zinc levels are often implicated in chronic upper respiratory infections, compromised immune system, hair loss, and other conditions. Oh – if you’ve lost your “lusty” feelings, you’ll want to consider adding zinc! (This may be one reason why oysters are considered aphrodisiacs;)
Potassium – Our potassium levels are often outweighed by the high levels of sodium in our modern diets, which means many of us are not getting enough of this important micronutrient. Low levels of potassium can contribute to low bone density, fatigue, low energy, hypertension, and muscle cramps.
Cheers to good health!!