Posts tagged missing nutrients
Mood-boosting foods: walnuts & nutritional yeast + vegan pesto recipe!

I’m back with another two foods that boost your mood. Many of us know what it is to turn to food when we’re feeling down, anxious, or stressed. And while eating greasy, salty, or sweet food feels oh-so good in the moment, they have damaging effects, including inflammation, dysregulated blood sugar, headaches, and weight gain.

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Magnesium is a critical mineral missing in most of our diets

You may have heard about magnesium deficiency, as it’s been in the news for good reason. Our soil is being depleted of critical nutrients, and chemical processing takes additional nutrients out of our food supply, so it's no wonder symptoms of magnesium deficiency are on the rise. Digestive issues, such as leaky gut, can lead to malabsorption, and medications like antacids decrease absorption, while diuretics increase urinary excretion of magnesium.

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