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Good information on magnesium from the Web MD : Magnesium is a mineral that is important for normal bone structure in the body. People get magnesium from their diet, but sometimes magnesium supplements are needed if magnesium levels are too low. Dietary intake of magnesium may be low, particularly among women. Magnesium deficiency is also not uncommon among African Americans and the elderly. Low magnesium levels in the body have been linked to diseases such as osteoporosis , high blood pressure , clogged arteries , hereditary heart disease , diabetes, and stroke.  An easy way to remember foods that are good magnesium sources is to think fiber. Foods that are high in fiber are generally high in magnesium. Dietary sources of magnesium include legumes, whole grains, vegetables (especially broccoli, squash, and green leafy vegetables), seeds, and nuts (especially almonds). Other sources include dairy products, meats, chocolate, and coffee. Water with a high mineral content, or "h...

Salad:  2 bittermelons, de-seeded and shredded 1 long English cucumber, diced 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 purple onion, diced 1 head Romaine lettuce, finely shredded several sprigs parsley, finely chopped  Dressing:   1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/4 cup olive oil 1 T. garlic powder or 5-6 cloves fresh minced garlic 1/2 rounded t. sea salt black pepper (optional) Prepare the salad ingredients and put in a large bowl. The salad is much like a salsa with Romaine lettuce if the pieces are small. Whizz the dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender and pour over the prepared salad, mixing well. the basic salad ingredients de-seeding and shredding the bitter-melon  adding the dressing to the prepared salad the salad itself ... very much like a salsa! A note on bitter-melon: Some people find the bitter-melon just that, very bitter; however, prepared with complementary veggies and the lemon-garlic dressing marinade here, the stro...