In the summer, our body needs numerous substances to counteract the heat. So here are the foods in which Magnesium is found.
A diet characterized by variety of foods is to greet during the whole year. In the summer, however, there are some foods that absolutely must be placed in the cart.
This because, because of the heatit is very likely that we go in Magnesium deficiency. Deficit that can also manifest itself on other occasions, such as a period of stress. But also following a prolonged physical exertion. So let’s go to understand how to replenish this precious substance through thePower supply.
The Fortunately, the Mediterranean Diet is able to provide us with everything we need to keep us healthy. Of course, in case of need, we can resort to supplements. But sometimes preservatives or other ingredients are found in these products that may not be healthy. And in any case supplements are taken for short periods of time.
What happens if we don’t get enough magnesium
First of all remember that Magnesium it is a mineral extremely important for the functioning of our body. Especially with regards to the nervous system. Magnesium is also essential for the correct muscle and bone developmentreinforces the heart and also acts in the metabolism of lipids.
With a balanced diet we can make from 300 to 400 mg. of Magnesium per day, which is the standard recommended amount for adults. Of course, depending on each person’s physical condition, the ideal intake may vary. In this sense, we always recommend contact your doctor to take the right measures.
If our body doesn’t get enough magnesium, we understand immediately from some symptoms. Generally we feel more tired and “sluggish”moreover i leg cramps they are a “classic” sign that this mineral is missing. In the most “serious” cases they can arise trouble concentrating, abdominal pain, insomnia and a sense of “mental confusion”.
On the contrary, if the magnesium taken is excessivecan manifest themselves kidney problems. Therefore, those who suffer from problems with this apparatus must, all the more reason, contact the attending physician.
In which foods is Magnesium found? Foods to put in the summer shopping cart
As mentioned at the beginning of the article, luckily our Mediterranean Diet offers us many foods rich in Magnesium. With the addition of some “foreign” delicacies we can complete the circle.
First of all the precious mineral is found in cereals and legumes, primarily peas and beans. Considering that with cooking we lose the substance, the advice is to take Magnesium with i wholegrain breakfast cereals or products based on wholemeal flours. All the green leafy vegetablesFurthermore, they are a well-known source of this mineral. At the start then salads with spinach and chard, and for the sweet tooth a nice portion of artichokes.
In the “Fish” department of the supermarket, to find Magnesium we buy the blue fish and we’ll be on the safe side. The mineral is also found in the swordfishin the shellfish and nei clams.
Turning to the Fruit departmentlet’s say right away that there is wide choice between fresh and dry. Le Banana they are the best known for the presence of Magnesium. But also Apricots and Figs they give away in abundance. To consume dried fruit come hazelnuts, peanuts, walnuts and almondsunite a pumpkin and sesame seeds, turns out to be an excellent habit. Because snacks are filling, and they contain other precious vitamins and essential fats that are so good for us.
Finally, to take a good amount of Magnesium we can also indulge in a “whim”. Why the Bitter Cocoa he is rich in it. So if we buy the dark chocolate we know that it is useful to the body and so we will no longer feel “guilty”.
(the information in this article is for informational purposes only and concerns scientific studies published in medical journals. Therefore, they are not a substitute for consulting a doctor or specialist, and should not be considered for formulating treatments or diagnoses)