Dr Joanna McMillan says
Top marks for⦠Your two wholefood meals as they deliver a good mix of nutrient-rich animal and plant foods, including protein, iron, B-group vitamins, good fats and phytonutrients. The cocoa, turmeric and tea contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
If you keep eating like this youβllβ¦ Risk potential side effects from your calcium supplement. Calcium is key for women in midlife to counter losses in bone density, but supplements have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular problems. Calcium in food tends to be better absorbed and utilised. This is especially true of dairy foods as they also contain co-nutrients necessary for bone health such as vitamin D and phosphorus.
Why donβt you tryβ¦ Having a smoothie for breakfast that includes milk and yoghurt, along with berries, other fruit, nuts and seeds, all of which were absent from your day. Nuts and seeds are also excellent sources of magnesium, with a serve providing about half your daily needs, likely negating the need for a supplement.
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