Nothing says “be mine” like looking out for your Valentine’s heart. And while it may not sound romantic, it’s easy to express your affection with everyone’s favourite element—magnesium!
Most of us consume less magnesium than we should. We need more when we’re stressed out or dealing with digestive difficulties—familiar territory for many of us—and consumption of alcohol, processed meats and soda drinks depletes our already dwindling reserves. Inadequate magnesium reserves may contribute to all sorts of unpleasantness including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, muscle pain and weakness, migraines, and headaches—all decidedly unromantic afflictions.
And so, we’ve come up with three simple and exceptionally romantic ways to incorporate magnesium into your Valentine’s Day celebrations. Well, four if you treat yourself and your sweetheart to our most excellent magnesium supplement. Remember, red and pink tissue paper can make anything pretty! Plus, they’ll last a lot longer than roses…
Prepare a romantic heart-healthy dinner
Light some candles, put on some mood music and enjoy a delicious magnesium-rich dinner for two. And don’t forget that chocolate is also a source of magnesium! Go for the good, dark stuff…
Nourishing Lentil Borscht
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Braised Cabbage & Pinto Beans
Cacao Chia Pudding
Almond Butter Fudge Bars
Make handcrafted Valentine bath salts
Soaking in an Epsom salt bath will raise magnesium levels. Soaking in handcrafted Epsom salts with rose petals, Himalayan pink salt, powdered milk and essential oils will raise bliss levels. Follow Fresh-picked Beauty’s simple instructions to make True Love Rosy Bath Crystals and draw your Valentine the best bath ever.
Treat your sweetheart to a magnesium oil massage
Topical magnesium regenerates and heals skin and massage helps ease stress and improves sleep patterns. Lack of sleep and excess stress along with alcohol, caffeine and sugar consumption all deplete the body of magnesium. You can easily make your own magnesium oil using this handy tutorial from Wellness Mama. Make sure you get a massage in return! After all, you deserve it after all the lovely heart-centred Valentine treats you just pulled together!
