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Goodbye fatigue: 11 magnesium-rich foods to regain energy

Magnesium plays a vital role in the human body, helping to increase energy levels and combat fatigue.

Today we explore eleven foods that are excellent sources of magnesium, providing a real energy boost thanks to their high content of this nutrient.

Whether you are looking for a natural way to boost your energy or simply interested in discovering new healthy foods, this photo gallery will provide you with inspiration and useful information for incorporating these foods into your daily diet. (Source: health.com)

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Magnesium plays a vital role in the human body, helping to increase energy levels and combat fatigue. Today we explore eleven foods that are excellent sources of magnesium, providing a real energy boost thanks to their high content of this nutrient. Whether you are looking for a natural way to boost your energy or simply interested in discovering new healthy foods, this photo gallery will provide you with inspiration and useful information for incorporating these foods into your daily diet. (Source: health.com)

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Vegetables

Vegetables are particularly rich in magnesium: spinach, for example, provides more than 35 per cent of the daily requirement in a single serving, with about 157 milligrams (mg) per cup of cooked product. Other magnesium-rich vegetables include chard, acorn squash, peas and artichoke hearts.

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Fruit

Fruit is also an important source of magnesium, as well as containing good amounts of fibre, vitamins and minerals. The banana, for example, contains about 40.5 mg per cup, which corresponds to about 10 per cent of the daily requirement. Other fruits rich in magnesium are avocados and dried apricots.

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Seeds

The seeds are a source of fibre and healthy fats, but are also rich in minerals such as zinc and magnesium. Chia seeds, for example, contain 95 mg per 1 oz (28 g), about 23% of the daily requirement.

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Beans and lentils

Lima beans, white beans, black beans and lentils are rich in magnesium. Black beans, for example, contain about 120 mg per cooked cup, or 29% of the daily requirement.

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Cereals and pseudocereals

Like the above, cereals are also rich in magnesium. Quinoa contains about 118 mg per cup of cooked product, 28% of the daily requirement.

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Walnuts

Like seeds, nuts are rich in magnesium. Brazil nuts, cashews and almonds contain about 76.5 mg per 1 oz, (28 g) about 18% of the daily requirement.

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Peanuts

Peanuts are a good source of magnesium: they contain about 53.3 mg per 1 oz (28 g), 13% of the daily requirement.

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Soybean

Soy products are rich in vegetable protein, but also in vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium. Soya milk, for instance, contains about 51.2 mg per cup, 12 per cent of the daily requirement. Other recommended products are edamame and tempeh.

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Cocoa

Cocoa products are rich in magnesium, as well as other nutrients such as iron and manganese. Cocoa beans, for example, contain 93 mg per 3 tablespoons, about 22% of the daily requirement. Also rich in magnesium are cocoa powder and dark chocolate.

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Smoked salmon

Seafood is rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Some seafood is particularly rich in magnesium, such as canned oysters, which contain about 134 mg per can, 32 per cent of the daily requirement. Also rich in magnesium are tinned mackerel and salmon, which contain about 74.9 mg per average fillet.

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17/05/2024

Five amazing benefits of sweet potatoes for skin and hair

Sweet potatoes are a real treasure trove of nutrients for our skin and hair.

In this photo gallery, we explore the many benefits of sweet potatoes for the beauty and health of our skin and hair. You will discover how sweet potatoes can promote glowing skin, improve skin elasticity, moisturise dry skin, stimulate hair growth and reduce damage caused by free radicals.

We invite you to discover the hidden secrets of this incredible tuber and reap the benefits it can offer your natural beauty. Ready for an exciting journey into the world of sweet potatoes and their wonderful benefits for skin and hair?

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16/05/2024

Cheese consumption and health consequences, the study

Despite the fact that cheese is generally a nutrient-rich and well-tolerated fermented dairy product, its effects on health remain at the centre of debate and are still the subject of controversy.

This is due to the fact that cheese is on the one hand a rich source of high-quality proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins, probiotics and bioactive molecules. On the other hand, however, it may contain high saturated fats and salt, elements considered inappropriate especially for preserving cardiovascular health.

A recent study published in Advances in Nutrition reviewed some data in this regard and this is what was found.

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15/05/2024

Vegetarianism: the countries where it is most widespread

Vegetarianism (or vegetarianism or vegetarianism) designates, in the context of human nutrition, a set of different dietary practices that exclude from the diet the meat of any animal (primarily meat and fish products).

They are decided on the basis of ethical, environmental, religious, hygienic or health reasons.

But which are the countries with the highest rate of vegetarians reported worldwide? In this photo gallery we report the top 10 countries in the world for rate of vegeterians (according to the ranking drawn up by Worldatlas.com).

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14/05/2024

8 iron-rich foods

If you are iron deficient, you can help supplement it through your diet. Having low iron levels, in fact, is a problem that can affect anyone.

What is important is to consult a doctor who can investigate the situation, understand the cause and offer a solution. From a dietary point of view, certain foods can help a lot in this regard (if there are no medical causes that need to be investigated).

What are eight of the most iron-rich foods? Let's find out.

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13/05/2024

Five amazing benefits of sweet potatoes for skin and hair

Sweet potatoes are a real treasure trove of nutrients for our skin and hair.

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12/05/2024

Scientific study confirms: drinking coffee may reduce mortality risk

Are you a coffee lover? You might be happy to know that drinking this much-loved beverage could be linked to a lower risk of mortality, according to a study published in 'Annals of Internal Medicine'.

Researchers examined a large sample of individuals and found that coffee consumption, both sweetened and natural, can have a significant impact on our health and longevity.

We delve into the results of this research, which could change the way we look at our morning cup of coffee.

Goodbye fatigue: 11 magnesium-rich foods to regain energy

Five amazing benefits of sweet potatoes for skin and hair

Cheese consumption and health consequences, the study

Vegetarianism: the countries where it is most widespread

8 iron-rich foods

Five amazing benefits of sweet potatoes for skin and hair

Scientific study confirms: drinking coffee may reduce mortality risk

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