Magnesium was discovered
in 1775 by Joseph Black. Its name is derived
from Magnesia which is the name of Greek city where magnesium was first found
in large deposits. Magnesium is an incredibly crucial mineral for plants – and for us. For
plants, it’s the ion at the center of the chlorophyll molecule. For us, magnesium is a cofactor and regulates more than 300 enzymes in our body. It…
As spring arrives, so do the fresh
flavors of the season. Many fruits and vegetables are at their peak,
even if you have them available in your grocery store year around. Let’s
take a look at those fruits and vegetables that are bursting with flavor and
freshness when winter passes. Peak growing time for asparagus is
March through June. Preparing asparagus is a snap. Simply bend the bot…
We cannot overstate the importance of getting the right
nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood. A diet that has the right
balance of key nutrients will contain a wide variety of vegetables, fruits,
whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes, as well as seafood, lean meat, and
dairy products. Unfortunately, in the busy world of today’s moms, convenience
foods and simple meals sometimes rep…
Every parent
wants to get their child off to a positive start to help them grow strong and
healthy. Health begins with nutritious foods. So, let’s explore various ways
you can work nutritious foods into purees for your little one. Steamed
spinach is high in fiber, which can aid in digestion. It’s also rich in folate
and niacin, which benefits brain development. Spinach also
includes vit…
Motherhood is one of life’s most awe inspiring and beautiful
experiences. But it also makes great demands on our energy and depletes important nutrients. Caring for and nursing a newborn,
recovering from the final weeks of pregnancy, and the birth itself are all very
physically and emotionally taxing. Moms who have just given birth need good nutrition to
support healing and recovery. Cert…
Having a baby is one of
“life’s greatest miracles,” but pregnancy can place high demands on a woman’s overall
physical and mental well-being. Throughout pregnancy hormones rapidly change,
and this can impact mom’s mood. Some
women struggle with depression during pregnancy, and some suffer with postpartum
depression after childbirth. It’s
important for both mom and baby that mom eats as…
