Typically in TSC interviews I’m asking the questions…but if someone asked me my quick skinny tip?

I’d easily say magnesium, duh.

I feel like it’s kind of a hidden secret though…I mean, not many people realize the huge-ass role the mineral ( it’s a mineral, not a vitamin ), magnesium plays in our health. It’s crucial to basically every function & tissue in the body. Plus, any supplement that can make me feel less guilty or bloated after eating my favorite slutty brownies, is a win in my book.

My magnesium comes from many different things: darky, leafy greens ( think: Swiss chard & kale ), flaxseeds, almonds, salmon, avocado, bananas, dark chocolate…& a nightly supplement ( 310-320 mg. // 2 supplements a night, tops ).

This source states: “a 2013 study in the Journal of Nutrition found that higher magnesium intake was associated with lower levels of fasting glucose and insulin ( markers related to fat and weight gain ), and one study from England found that a magnesium supplement may have some beneficial effects on reducing fluid retention during the menstrual cycle, meaning you’ll feel less bloated.”

FYI: Shape Magazine rates magnesium as its top ‘4 bikini body boosters to jumpstart weight loss’ for 2014.

NBD. 

Oh, & if you’re like me you watch “#RichKids of Beverly Hills” AKA #RKOBH ( I knowwww, a total guilty pleasure— so sue me ) then you’ve become acquainted with the fab Miss Morgan Stewart. She swears by magnesium. Morgan openly shares how she takes it at night because it makes her reallllllll regular in the morning. Like, it really cleans her out ( nudge, nudge, winky, winky ). 

Hey, I didn’t share that fact on the world wide web, she did.

Ok, so why take the mineral at night?

Whelp, supposedly, “the major perk of this nutrient is its ability to relax muscles, keep you calm, and promote peaceful sleep, which in itself is a huge part of making any diet plan work. According to the National Institutes of Health, magnesium is needed for more than 300 chemical reactions in the body, including keeping the heart rhythm steady, regulating blood sugar levels, and helping lower blood pressure. Some research also suggests that a higher magnesium intake can reduce the risk of colon cancer, and many studies have shown that magnesium may help treat such conditions as osteoporosis, PMS, migraines, depression, and more ( source ).”

And fast forward to the morning-after magnesium…& well, uh…let’s just say you definitely feel healthy &…reallll light.

According to The Wellness Mama, magnesium oil is good too:

“Spray the oil on arms, legs, & stomach daily. I use 10-20 sprays per day. It will tingle on the skin the first few times it is used, and this is normal. It should fade after a few applications, but you can dilute with more water if it bothers you too much. After applying, leave on the skin or wash off after 20-30 minutes. I usually apply after a shower and then use coconut oil or a lotion bar to moisturize about 5 minutes later. If the sticky feel on your skin bothers you, try applying at night before bed when you won’t notice it as much or before showering and rinse off.”

She also states: “The ocean is still a wonderful source of magnesium and trace minerals, but for those of us who don’t have daily access to a beach, transdermal magnesium oil can be the easiest and most effective way to increase magnesium levels.”

It’s really very simple when you think about it: eat more leafy greens, up your avo/almond intake, and add a magnesium supplement…bam— you’re golden.

Magnesium is crucial for helping me to wind down. I love drinking CALM tea in the evening. It’s like Xanax but all natural! It’s also a great option if you who don’t want to take pills. 

Anyway, I have nothing but amazing things to say about my favorite mineral…anyone else have an experience with magnesium? Share please!

By the way, I’m obviously not like, Doctor Evarts over here…just, as always, sharing what’s worked well for moi. 

Happy ( almost ) Friday! x. Lauryn

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