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Hello September! There’s such an abundance of yummy produce available this season, and eating seasonal produce is one of the best and simplest ways we can improve our health. What’s your favorite fruit or vegetable? 🍎🍐🥬🍅

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Allow me to reintroduce myself.. It’s Dr. Basheerah Enahora, actually! 💃🏾👩🏾‍🎓

I passed my doctoral dissertation defense today! Words can’t describe the immense joy and gratitude I feel right now. To pour your heart and soul into something for years and see it successfully come to fruition is indescribable.

My PhD in Nutrition is complete, but the work to empower communities of color, particularly African Americans, to eat and live well continues. There’s more work and research ahead. 🤓

However, in the meantime, I will soak up this moment. Thanks to all of you for cheering me on throughout my doctoral journey!

I hope after some rest and presenting at a research conference next week, I can get back to posting on social media more regularly.

Cheers to a long holiday weekend! 🍷❤️

Hey girl 👋🏾 are you getting enough magnesium? 🤔

Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body and is needed for over 300 different physiological processes, including keeping your muscles and nerves working properly, bones strong, bowels moving and blood sugar under control. Most importantly, magnesium is key for a healthy heart. Magnesium is necessary for maintaining a steady heartbeat and normal blood pressure. I have found in my practice through nutrient deficiency intracellular testing that many women don’t get enough magnesium. Research has found that low levels of magnesium may increase the risk of developing heart disease. Low magnesium levels have also been associated with high blood pressure.

So how much do you need? Women need 310-320 mg per day and men need 400-420 mg per day (note pregnancy needs are higher). So, how do we get enough magnesium? Focus on food first. Good sources of magnesium include nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, soy, avocado, leafy greens, whole grains, salmon and 70% and higher dark chocolate. 🥑🥬🌰🍫

Now tell me, do you eat magnesium-rich foods everyday? If not, what will you focus on getting more of from this list? 👇🏾

P.S. I’ve got a separate post on magnesium supplements, when it makes sense to take one and what type is best. So, stay tuned.

P.S.S. What questions do you have about magnesium and heart health? I want to close out this heart health month making sure you get the information you need. DM me!

This Fire Roasted Vegan Chili is the perfect winter comfort food! Watch this reel and get the full recipe on the blog! 🔥❤️🌶😋

Watch this reel by bloomwithbenutrition on Instagram Mary J. Blige • Amazing (feat. DJ Khaled)