Magnesium is a mineral that’s a big part of your skeletal structure, required for transporting calcium and potassium in and out of cells, the synthesis of as well as energy.
• During pregnancy it’s needed for the proper development of your baby’s new tissues and bones. • Some research suggests it might also help reduce those painful leg cramps that are often experienced during pregnancy. The daily magnesium recco during pregnancy increases to 350mg¹ • Some food sources of Magnesium include² 1oz almonds = 80mg ½ cup cooked spinach = 78mg 1oz cashews = 74mg 1/2cups black beans = 60mg 2 Tbsp peanut butter = 49mg 1 medium 🍌 = 32mg • Eating a balanced diet during pregnancy to get you and your growing baby all the needed nutrition is key! If you’re looking to add a prenatal supplement to your routine I really like the Thorne Prenatal. Link in bio. Just sharing what I like, I don’t get any money if you use this link, but you do get a discount (discount shows up when you check out). • 💡 Pro Tip: check if your HSA/FSA account will reimburse your prenatals! 💵 _____ ¹ RDA ² U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central , 2019. © Elieke Kearns, PhD, RD and Nosh.it Food Facts, 2021. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this content and/or photos without express and written permission from this site’s author is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Elieke Kearns, PhD, RD and Nosh.it Food Facts with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
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