Almonds and sardines
Leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale
Magnesium: the muscles’ ally
A lack of magnesium can cause cramps and muscle pain. To prevent this, consume:
Bananas and avocados
Sunflower seeds and nuts
Cocoa (a good excuse for a square of dark chocolate)
Vitamin K2: the architect of calcium
Calcium needs to be used efficiently by the body, and vitamin K2 helps it settle in the bones rather than in the arteries. It is found in:
