Monday, January 26, 2009

Feel Stronger with This Mineral

Been feeling like a wet dishrag lately? Could be you’re low on magnesium.

Magnesium is a multitasking mineral, and one of its jobs is to power up our muscles. Unfortunately, many of us don’t get enough of it -- especially as we get older.

Is Frailty Inevitable?

To counter age-related muscle loss and bouts of feeling wimpy, you need to do two things:

Build up your muscles.

Be sure you’re eating a balanced diet and getting your fair share of magnesium.

Start feeling strong this week! Make these bursting-with-magnesium recipes from

EatingWell:

For breakfast: Tomato & Ham Breakfast Melt
For lunch: BBQ Baked Beans & Sausage
For dinner: One-Dish Chicken & Rice
For dessert: Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites

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