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"Magnesium Benefits, Deficiency Signs & Top Food Sources You Need to Know"

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 Magnesium: An Essential Mineral for a Healthy Body Magnesium might not always make headlines, but it plays a vital role in keeping your body functioning smoothly. From supporting heart health to helping with muscle movement and energy production, this mineral is a quiet powerhouse. Health Benefits of Magnesium: Magnesium is involved in more than 300 enzymatic processes in the body. Here are some of its major benefits: Supports Muscle and Nerve Health:  It helps control muscle contractions and nerve signals, reducing cramps and spasms. Promotes Strong Bones:  Works with calcium and vitamin D to support bone strength and structure. Protects Heart Health:  Helps regulate blood pressure and maintain a healthy heartbeat. Boosts Energy:  Plays a key role in converting food into usable energy. Reduces Inflammation:  May help lower chronic inflammation, which contributes to many diseases. Improves Sleep and Mood: Encourages better sleep and may reduce stress and a...
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Almond's Nutritional Value

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 Almonds  Almonds are among the world’s most popular tree nuts. Almonds are nutrient powerhouses. They are highly nutritious and rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Almonds can be consumed whole, chopped, sliced, or ground into almond flour or almond butter. They can even be made into almond milk. Almonds boast an impressive nutrient profile. 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of almonds contains Fiber: 3.5 grams Protein: 6 grams Fat: 14 grams (9 of which are monounsaturated) Vitamin E: 37% of the RDI Manganese: 32% of the RDI Magnesium: 20% of the RDI (RDI is Recommended Dietary Intake) They also contain a decent amount of copper,vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and phosphorus. This is all from a small handful, which supplies only 161 calories and 2.5 grams of digestible carbohydrates. It is important to note that your body does not absorb 10–15% of their calories because some of the fat is inaccessible to digestive enzymes . Almonds are also high in Phytic acid, a subst...
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