Did you know that magnesium is one of the most important minerals for menopause? Yet, so many women don’t get enough of it—leading to poor sleep, mood swings, muscle cramps and bone loss.
Why Magnesium is Essential for Menopause
- Better Sleep: Helps relax your nervous system and improve sleep quality.
- Reduces Stress & Anxiety: Lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) and promotes calmness.
- Supports Bone Health: Helps calcium absorption, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
- Boosts Energy Levels: Prevents fatigue and keeps you feeling vibrant.
- Eases Muscle Cramps: Reduces tension and soreness in the body.
Best Plant-Based Sources of Magnesium
- Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, Swiss chard)
- Nuts & seeds (pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews)
- Avocados
- Legumes (black beans, lentils, chickpeas)
- Bananas
- Even Dark chocolate (but I don’t condone gobbling up that over greens)
Simple Ways to Get More Magnesium
- Sprinkle pumpkin seeds over your morning smoothie or oatmeal.
- Enjoy a handful of almonds or cashews as a snack.
- Add dark leafy greens to soups, salads or smoothies.
- Treat yourself to a square of dark chocolate—guilt-free!
Magnesium is truly the menopause mineral, helping your body transition with ease. Make it a daily habit and feel the difference!
I started out several years ago watching Forks Over Knives, decided to “try out” the plant-based meal plan and had shockingly incredible results. I’ve never turned back. I have lost nearly 50 pounds, and that is just one side effect that me, my family, friends and clients have experienced after making the change.
Having been an incredible cook my entire adult life, I started my own personal chef service, NuYu Nourish, to extend my help to others. I interned under a celebrity chef, became a celebrity chef myself and have been expanding my reach and goals ever since! My plan follows strictly and simply those of Dr. Mcdougall, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Esselstyn.
