Watermelon is one of those foods.

It tastes great and supplies us good minerals and vitamins.

Did you know that a lot of the nutrition is in  the skin and the rind?

Watermelon is a great source of mineral water, to replenish the body fluids.

Juicing the watermelon allows you to access these nutrients to a better degree.

Watermelon is a good diuretic and is helpful for the kidneys.

Here is a list of the minerals from the edible part of the watermelon. *

• Potassium – 320 mg
• Phosphorus – 31 mg
• Magnesium – 29 mg
• Calcium – 20 mg
• Sodium – 3 mg
• Iron – 0.69 mg
• Selenium 1.1 mcg
• Manganese – 0.109 mg
• Copper – 0.12 mg
• Zinc – 0.29 mg
• Also contains small amounts of other minerals.

* Source: http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/fruit-nutrition-chart.html

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Ok, so all the minerals are important, but magnesium may be one worthy of some extra attention.

Check out the video for a list of magnesium’s many benefits.  There is also a short list of deficiency symptoms, related to a lack of magnesium.

Magnesium is also helpful in achieving a healthy pH balance in the body. Anyone who is over-acidic, should take a closer look at the important mineral.

Good Dietary Sources of Magnesium

• Nuts
• Leafy vegetables
• Beans
• Peas
• Halibut

The suggested daily intake for magnesium is 400 mg for men and 310 mg for women.

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People eating those plants, that grew in the soil, got a good supply of  nourishing minerals.

These days, farming practices are different.  Plants are still sucking up minerals, when they exist in the soil, but people are only adding back a small handful of nutrients.

Nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, think 10-10-10 fertilizer – is often enough to make the plants grow and look good. But something is missing. the minerals. If most of the minerals were sucked up by previous generations of plants, growing on the same plot of ground, how many minerals are actually contained in the food crop?

Humans not only need the major minerals like calcium, magnesium and the small list contained in many multi-vitamins, but trace minerals as well. There is some debate over how many trace minerals humans actually need for good health. Trace minerals are found in very small quantities, much less than say calcium. Some of them are important for good health.

Fertilizing the soil with organic methods like animal manure and green manures, helps to ensure a good supply of minerals in the soil.

As for me, I not only like to eat as much organic food as possible, I look for supplements that contain trace minerals. Coral Calcium is one such supplement.

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And here is anther tip, I always use sea salt, instead of regular table salt. One of the key differences; trace minerals. Of course you don’t want to overdo it on salt.

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But is it really?

Is it even healthy for you, if you are not a baby cow?

Check out what Dr. Mark Hyman has to share in this video. You may be surprised or even shocked.

I personally gave up drinking milk a long time ago. I do occasionally have some cheese or butter, but certainly not everyday.

I have several friends who have an allergy to dairy. This is beyond just lactose intolerance.  What about the proteins that are in the milk?

For me, there are much better and healthier sources of calcium:

• leafy green vegetables
• broccoli, kale, spinach
• Salmon, sardines
• Sesame seeds,
• blackstrap molasses
• corn tortillas
• almonds
• oranges

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He says there is a long list of health problems that are affected by magnesium.

Helping the body and mind to relax is just one of the myriad of things magnesium does in the body.

Problem is most Americans are deficient. I will list some of the foods high in magnesium below.

Foods High in Magnesium:

• Leafy green vegetables are at the top of my list, also very alkalizing as well. Dandelion greens have lots of other benefits too.
• Nuts and peanuts are a good source of magnesium Pumpkin seeds are also a good source of zinc.
• Seafood
• Beans, legumes
• Grains, but not my favorite way to get magnesium.
• Bananas and figs
• Artichoke, sweet potatoes and okra along with other vegetables.
• Sea vegetables like kelp
• Buckwheat
• Garlic

There is also a list of things that can drain calcium from the body:

• Coffee
• Acidic foods
• Stress
• Drugs and excess alcohol
• Salt
• Soda pop

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Well written and informative.

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Magnesium is definitely an important mineral for a whole list of reasons. It is very easy to be deficient in this mineral with today’s junk-o-centric eating habits. It is a vital mineral for pH balance in the body. This is one mineral I take every day myself.

Lots of people today are focused on calcium, but it is important to know that calcium and magnesium need to be in balance. By taking in too much calcium and not enough magnesium, it is possible to create a relative magnesium deficiency.

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“Magnesium is indeed the unsung hero and is a key nutriceutical that everybody needs to know about. . . . This book needs to be read by any individual wishing to improve their quality of life. . . . Dr Dean has the best credentials in bringing solutions to those suffering from the hidden magnesium disorders that affect most of us.”

I would say the book, The Magnesium Miracle is definitely worth checking out. To find the best prices at Barnes and Noble, click the image next to the video above.

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This is a controversial video. You just might not agree with what Dr. Robert Young has to say here.

His views on salt definitely go against the “grain” of conventional medical thinking.

Cut Back on Salt?

While everyone else is saying cut down on salt, Dr. Young says, we need salt. So what is the real truth here? I think the topic needs a little more exploration.

My Personal Salt Story

Here is a true case that happened to me: Several years ago I went to see a holistic MD. This is a guy very knowledgeable about vitamins, healthy  diet, chelation, and more.  Studying ways to actually be healthier and have more energy was his thing. But he wa also an MD, so he was able to do lab tests for urine, blood, saliva and more.

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Doctor’s Orders

Here is what he told me after looking at my tests: Eat more salt, specifically, sea salt, not ordinary table salt. The thing is I was already eating pretty healthy. I did not consume the large amounts of junk food consumed by the average American. No salty chips, pretzels, soups or anything else with added or hidden salt. My blood pressure was already low, so additional salt would not put me in the danger zone for high blood pressure.

Advantage of Sea Salt

The advantage of sea salt is that it contains trace minerals which are typically absent from common table salt. Sea salt can actually help to alkalize the body, because of the minerals.

Bottom line here: Check with your own doctor first and take into consideration your lifestyle and current medical condition. Adding salt to an already salty diet might not be too good. So take Dr. Young’s advice with a grain of salt, or not.

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This time of year I am sure to take extra enzymes and drink Dr. Miller’s detox tea on a consistent basis. Last night for example I went to an open house for a massage therapist and an acupuncturist. Thankfully they had some healthy foods there, veggies and fruit. But there was also wine, cheese, cookies and other assorted goodies. That is why I am sure to drink the tea and take extra enzymes to help my digestive system overcome a little indulgence.

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Neutralizing excess acidity from a poor diet and toxins is just the beginning of the list.

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Magnesium is involved in many functions:

• Temperature regulation
• Producing and transporting energy
• Synthesizing protein
• Transmitting nerve signals in the brain and body
• Relaxing muscles
• Manufacturing bones and teeth
• Detoxifying heavy metals
• Neutralizing acidity in the blood
• Digesting lipids and balancing cholesterol
• Creating neurotransmitters like serotonin

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• Highly bioavailable.
• Alkalizing.
• Promotes musculoskeletal health.
• Supports a healthy biological terrain.
• Supports a healthy cardiovascular system, especially during exercise.

It is one of the supplements that I take everyday myself.

Helping to balance the bodies acid-alkaline balance is just one of the benefits I have learned about this mineral.

The problem is, magnesium is not the easiest mineral in the world for your body to absorb. Here are some of the tips suggested in this video:

• Taking with Vitamin C can boost absorption.
• Combining magnesium with calcium is also helpful.
• Taking on an empty stomach is best, food can slow the absorption.
• Alcohol can cause your body to excrete more magnesium.
• Phosphates in soda can bind with magnesium.

Best Time to Take Magnesium

I like to take my magnesium right before bed. There is not a lot of food on my stomach,

which satisfies the take on an empty stomach rule. More importantly thought, it helps with relaxation and sleep. A big benefit for me.

Taking first thing in the morning is also an option.

Here is an additional trick:

I break open the magnesium capsule and add to my water. It helps make the water more alkaline. It also helps to spread my magnesium intake throughout the course of the day, instead of taking a large amount all at once.

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