Magnesium is known for many things, but probably the most popular is its ability to alleviate constipation. Magnesium does a lot more than help you when you’re stopped up. It’s a co-factor in over 300 enzymatic metabolic reactions, which means your body needs this essential mineral. Despite it’s necessity in our bodies, most of us are chronically deficient in magnesium, only about 25% of the population gets the recommended amount of magnesium needed daily.
Boosting your daily intake of magnesium is easy, and has some wonderful benefits, including:
• Increased energy
• Improved digestion
• Relief from muscle aches and pains
• Relief from headaches
• Improved relaxation
It's always great to start by increasing food sources of magnesium. When necessary, supplementation is a great way to boost levels. Food sources of magnesium include:
• Pumpkin seeds
• Spinach
• Swiss chard
• Sesame seeds
• Quinoa
• Black beans
Magnesium deficiency can be a sign of intestinal dysbiosis and certain gut bacteria can hinder the absorption of this nutrient. Dysbiosis in the gut hinders the absorption of more than just magnesium. It’s also a key factor in deficiencies of vitamins B1, B2, B3, magnesium and zinc. When you start by addressing signs of GI stress, you will correct a foundational issue that will resolve other nutrient deficiencies.
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Eat This Daily!
COCONUT OIL!
Another reason why cancer patients NEED to eat coconut oil EVERYDAY (and you as well!).... Coconut Oil Stabilizes Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels
High blood sugar levels trigger INFLAMMATION, which is one of the underlying Causes of ALL Cancers and almost EVERY disease.
Coconut oil is a VERY healthy fat and can help control blood sugar and insulin levels...how?
Coconut oil has NO direct impact on blood sugar levels.
Coconut oil helps glucose enter your cells, slowing and reducing insulin levels in the blood and this is POWERFUL!
If you HAVE to eat carbohydrates (all carbs turn to sugar in seconds)....also eat them with Coconut Oil!
Coconut oil slows the digestive process, so it lowers the overall glycemic index of your meal. When you eat coconut oil with your meal of carbohydrates, the carbs are broken down into glucose more slowly, so blood sugar levels remain steady even after you eat!!!!
One last powerful way Coconut Oil lowers blood sugar...
Coconut oil consists of medium-chain fatty acids (MCTs) not long-chain fatty acids, which most BAD fats contain...these longer chain fatty acids decrease your cells ability to absorb blood sugar, which raises your risk of diabetes and Increases Inflammation.
What is the EASIEST way to EAT a lot of coconut oil?
I add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of MCT oil to my first smoothie of the day.
#DrNickBarnes #CoconutOilRocks #HealthyFat
Another reason why cancer patients NEED to eat coconut oil EVERYDAY (and you as well!).... Coconut Oil Stabilizes Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels
High blood sugar levels trigger INFLAMMATION, which is one of the underlying Causes of ALL Cancers and almost EVERY disease.
Coconut oil is a VERY healthy fat and can help control blood sugar and insulin levels...how?
Coconut oil has NO direct impact on blood sugar levels.
Coconut oil helps glucose enter your cells, slowing and reducing insulin levels in the blood and this is POWERFUL!
If you HAVE to eat carbohydrates (all carbs turn to sugar in seconds)....also eat them with Coconut Oil!
Coconut oil slows the digestive process, so it lowers the overall glycemic index of your meal. When you eat coconut oil with your meal of carbohydrates, the carbs are broken down into glucose more slowly, so blood sugar levels remain steady even after you eat!!!!
One last powerful way Coconut Oil lowers blood sugar...
Coconut oil consists of medium-chain fatty acids (MCTs) not long-chain fatty acids, which most BAD fats contain...these longer chain fatty acids decrease your cells ability to absorb blood sugar, which raises your risk of diabetes and Increases Inflammation.
What is the EASIEST way to EAT a lot of coconut oil?
I add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of MCT oil to my first smoothie of the day.
#DrNickBarnes #CoconutOilRocks #HealthyFat
Is Coffee Healthy?
54% of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee on a daily basis, so how do you make this healthier?
Coffee has some nutritional qualities, but the problem is:
1. What your adding to the coffee!
2. Drinking TOO MUCH!
3. When you are drinking it!
If you are drinking the popular coffee store versions, they have tons of extra calories,
sugar or even worse - FAKE sugar.
How do you make coffee healthier?
If you love to drink it and won't give it up - do this....
1. Avoid Artificial Sweeteners And Refined Sugar
You may not think these store bought coffees have a lot of sugar but here is an example - A salted caramel mocha contains 56 grams of sugar and a typical Frappuccino has over 66 grams of sugar. You may as well eat donuts for breakfast!
If you need to sweeten up your coffee, add a small amount of stevia instead of ALL that sugar.
2. Avoid Artificial Creamers
Artificial creamers contain so many dangerous ingredients, like corn syrup solids and hydrogenated oils (trans fats). Use real cream or add grass fed butter.
3. Only drink ORGANIC coffee
Always choose organic coffee beans. Coffee is the most heavily sprayed crop in the world
with pesticides.
4. Eat Before You Drink Coffee
Do not start your day with a big cup of coffee, because you will SPIKE your blood sugar level and then it drops. Your body releases insulin in response to the caffeine found within coffee. This, in turn, causes a major drop in blood sugar, which leaves you feeling depleted and tired. If you eat, even a small amount or add the next thing to your coffee,
it will slow down this insulin spike.
5. Add Coconut Oil to Coffee
Coconut oil is loaded with healthy fats, specifically medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). These MCTs have been linked to improved weight loss in multiple scientific studies. Coconut oil will not only help you keep insulin levels low, it has SO many healing properties as well.
Coffee has some nutritional qualities, but the problem is:
1. What your adding to the coffee!
2. Drinking TOO MUCH!
3. When you are drinking it!
If you are drinking the popular coffee store versions, they have tons of extra calories,
sugar or even worse - FAKE sugar.
How do you make coffee healthier?
If you love to drink it and won't give it up - do this....
1. Avoid Artificial Sweeteners And Refined Sugar
You may not think these store bought coffees have a lot of sugar but here is an example - A salted caramel mocha contains 56 grams of sugar and a typical Frappuccino has over 66 grams of sugar. You may as well eat donuts for breakfast!
If you need to sweeten up your coffee, add a small amount of stevia instead of ALL that sugar.
2. Avoid Artificial Creamers
Artificial creamers contain so many dangerous ingredients, like corn syrup solids and hydrogenated oils (trans fats). Use real cream or add grass fed butter.
3. Only drink ORGANIC coffee
Always choose organic coffee beans. Coffee is the most heavily sprayed crop in the world
with pesticides.
4. Eat Before You Drink Coffee
Do not start your day with a big cup of coffee, because you will SPIKE your blood sugar level and then it drops. Your body releases insulin in response to the caffeine found within coffee. This, in turn, causes a major drop in blood sugar, which leaves you feeling depleted and tired. If you eat, even a small amount or add the next thing to your coffee,
it will slow down this insulin spike.
5. Add Coconut Oil to Coffee
Coconut oil is loaded with healthy fats, specifically medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). These MCTs have been linked to improved weight loss in multiple scientific studies. Coconut oil will not only help you keep insulin levels low, it has SO many healing properties as well.
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