Been feeling like a wet dishrag lately? Could be you’re low on magnesium. Magnesium is a multitasking mineral, and one of its jobs is to power up our muscles. Unfortunately, many of us don’t get enough of it -- especially as we get older. Is Frailty Inevitable?To counter age-related muscle loss and bouts of feeling wimpy, you need to do two things:
Build up your muscles. Just starting out? Try this simple chair workout video. Got a bit more stamina? Try this more advanced resistance-band workout video.
Be sure you’re eating a balanced diet and getting your fair share of magnesium. Use this tool to look up magnesium-rich food sources. Start feeling strong this week! Make these bursting-with-magnesium recipes from EatingWell:
For breakfast: Tomato & Ham Breakfast Melt
For lunch: BBQ Baked Beans & Sausage
For dinner: One-Dish Chicken & Rice
For dessert: Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites Get fit in a flash! Check out the expert-guided RealAge fitness programs in the New Year, New You Center.
RealAge Benefit: Adequate magnesium intake (400 to 500 milligrams per day) can make your RealAge as much as 0.9 years younger.
