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More Fun Pregnancy Symptoms: Leg Cramps

In the middle of the night a few weeks ago I woke up with a terrible pain in my leg.  I cried out about it, and immediately began trying to rub and move my leg.  My more-than-half-asleep husband drowsily watched me do this.  He watched me try to bend my leg, to rub it, to put weight and hobble around the room on it.  When I made it to the bathroom he followed me, and asked me if I thought I was just having Braxton-Hicks.  In my leg.  Now we know that if I go into labor in the middle … Continue reading →

Is Your Preschooler Stuck in a Lunch Rut?

Do you have a picky preschooler who will only eat chicken nuggets, French fries and the occasional grilled cheese sandwich? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Millions of young children get stuck in a food rut and refuse to eat anything but the same items day in and day out. To help broaden your preschooler’s palate, experts suggest inviting your kids into the kitchen and letting them become active participants in meal preparation. By allowing your kids to have ownership in their meals you may be able to convince them that there’s life beyond peanut butter and jelly. … Continue reading →

Magnesium and Health Issues

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Magnesium is an essential mineral for good health. Research has suggested that it may play a role in managing major health issues! Magnesium and blood pressure: a clinical study called DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) found that high blood pressure could be lowered with a diet heavy in fruits, veggies, and low-fat dairy. That kind of diet is high in minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It’s hard to see the effects of magnesium alone — it is often present in foods that are high in fiber and potassium, too. But the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, … Continue reading →

Magnesium Deficiency

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According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, many adults in the United States are not getting enough magnesium in their diets! Early symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include: Loss of appetite, nausea, and/or vomiting Fatigue and weakness Advanced symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include: Numbness and/or tingling Muscle contractions and cramps Seizures Personality changes Abnormal heart rhythms Symptoms of magnesium deficiency can look like other diseases and vice versa. Talk to your doctor for an official diagnosis. For many people, magnesium intake isn’t low enough to result in deficiency but isn’t high enough to promote optimal magnesium status. … Continue reading →

How to Get More Magnesium in Your Diet

Magnesium is available through a wide variety of foods. It is entirely possible to get enough magnesium solely through food choices and not need a supplement at all! Any green vegetable is a great source of magnesium. Why? Because the chlorophyll molecules that give a plant its green color have magnesium in the center. Good sources of magnesium include: Halibut — a three ounce serving contains 90 milligrams of magnesium. Dry roasted almonds or cashews can contain between 70 and 80 milligrams of magnesium per ounce. Dry roasted peanuts and peanut butter contain 50 milligrams of magnesium per serving. A … Continue reading →

10 Foods You Should Add to Your Diet

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The following foods are high in nutritional value and low in calories. If you can incorporate them into your diet you should. Almonds These have heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Recent studies have found that one ounce of almonds every day can reduce LDL cholesterol and reduce risk of heart attack. Almonds are also rich in calcium, protein, copper, zinc, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins and vitamin E. Bell Peppers Bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or green) are loaded with vitamins A and C, vitamin B6 and folate. Red peppers also have lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant that may reduce the risk … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Pump Up Your Metabolism

One of the complaints I am most familiar with when it comes to working out and fitness programs is that a person can plateau and while they may continue their workout or their exercise regimen, they are not losing any more weight or getting in any better shape than they are now. What you need to do at this point is to pump up your metabolism, which may already be running on high, but is now meeting your output of energy in to energy out. Here are 5 ways to pump up your metabolism: Reduce Your Sodium Intake – You … Continue reading →

Dieting & Arthritis

Arthritis is a deeply uncomfortable condition. Far too often, we associate arthritis with the elderly, but age is not always a factor in arthritis. I know plenty of people in their twenties and thirties with arthritis ranging from mild to severe. I, myself, have mild arthritis in my hands. You can help arthritis by paying attention to your diet. The foods you eat, how often you eat as well as the vitamins and minerals you have in your diet. It’s important to understand this, because some diets are not conducive to different health conditions like arthritis. Minerals play a vital … Continue reading →

Nutrients for Reducing Stress

Being a single mom is stressful, but did you know that there are certain nutrients that can help reduce stress and anxiety? There are certain vitamins and minerals that can help you manage your stress levels throughout the day. Vitamin B6 helps your body to produce serotonin, a hormone that produces a calming effect on your body. When your stress levels are high, which is often if you are a single mother, Vitamin B6 is completely depleted throughout your body. Instead of feeling calm, you find yourself on edge, easily irritated, and overwhelmed. Green beans, bananas, and avocados are all … Continue reading →

Chocolate Covered Almonds: A miracle of taste and health!

When I get on a kick I keep kicking. Currently I am on an almond kick. After reading about all the health benefits of almonds I am determined to find almond alternatives to my snacking and meals. I have spoken many times about my love for snacking and my quest to find healthy tasty snacks. I have found quite a few and now to add to my list is Blue Diamond Chocolate Covered Almonds. Why Almonds? Almonds are very healthy for you containing rich sources of: *vitamin E *calcium *iron *magnesium In addition almonds contain zinc, niacin, copper, and selenium. … Continue reading →