Magnesium and Me
I got intersted in health and nutrition as a young mom over 50 years ago, following the lead of my biologist hubby and his family. Magnesium was one of the early nutrients that I realized was often lacking both in our diets, and in soils on 'modern farms.' Our simple La Leche League suggestion was to feed our families, "a wide variety of food, in a close to its natural state as possible." (I strive for mostly organic and locally grown as well.) While magnesium is crucial for between 400 and 800 processes in our bodies, (including hormone balance, muscles, the nervous system and energy production), between 80 and 90% of the population is low in this essential mineral. 5 mg per pound of "ideal weight" is the suggested daily amount. Dark leafy greens, organically grown, are one of our richest sources for magnesium and other minerals. It's great to get a variety of greens, and include some wild ones - dandelion, nettles - along with kale and other...