Wondering if you can add Natural Calm to your smoothie?
While most people take Natural Calm magnesium as a hot tea, it’s perfectly acceptable to add our magnesium citrate powder to smoothies and cold drinks. In fact, the natural fruit flavours and organic stevia are the perfect complements to many refreshing recipes.
Natural Calm is most absorbable and effective when it’s fully dissolved in liquid. In hot water, Natural Calm rapidly converts from magnesium carbonate + citric acid to ionic magnesium citrate, one of the most absorbable forms of magnesium. However, in cold liquids that reaction takes slightly longer. (About 15 minutes.)
When preparing any of these Natural Calm smoothies or cold drink recipes, you can first dissolve your Natural Calm powder in a very small amount of hot water. Or, you can let it dissolve in a cool liquid for about 15 minutes.
We hope you enjoy these delicious, magnesium-rich and naturally calming recipes!
Recipe and photo courtesy of Natural Vitality
You may already be familiar with aloe vera and its beneficial properties for relieving sunburn, but did you know that aloe vera is great for your internal health?
Aloe vera juice not only helps to detoxify the body but can also strengthen the immune system, regulate blood sugar, aid in digestion and reduce inflammation.
Aloe vera juice can be found at most health-food stores, and for best results, look for aloe vera juice that is organic, undiluted and cold pressed (not from concentrate).
This Natural Calm smoothie combines aloe vera juice with cucumber, pineapple, kiwi, coconut water, and magnesium for cellular balance!
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 0 mins
Serves: 1
Recipe and write-up courtesy of Calmful Living, by Natural Vitality
What better way to relax than with this Calming Piña Colada Smoothie? Not only is this smoothie delicious, but it’s loaded with health benefits! Magnesium can relieve muscle aches, help you to sleep better and decrease anxiety; while pineapple is loaded with anti-inflammatory properties, and bananas contain powerful antioxidants.
Servings: 1
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 0 mins
1 teaspoon Natural Calm, Lemon flavour
½ cup frozen pineapple
1 medium frozen banana
½ cup coconut milk beverage
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Enjoy immediately.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Natural Vitality’s Calmful Living Kitchen
Smoothie bowls turn a smoothie into a meal by creating a thick smoothie base and adding your favourite ingredients on top.
This recipe is loaded with ingredients high in anti-inflammatory properties to help get rid of those aches and pains!
And if you love green smoothies, add 1 cup of your favourite fresh greens to this recipe for an extra nutritional boost!
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 0 mins
1 serving
1 medium frozen banana, chopped
1 cup frozen raspberries
¼ avocado
1 cup nondairy milk of choice
2 teaspoons Natural Calm Raspberry-Lemon flavour
Toppings of choice (fresh fruit, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, etc.)
1. Add banana, raspberries, avocado, milk and Natural Calm to a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Add toppings and enjoy immediately!
This article is adapted from Natural Vitality’s CALMFUL LIVING online magazine, with permission.
Nothing is quite like a cold smoothie on a hot summer day. But have you ever tried a Natural Calm smoothie that’s packed with green goodness?
We call this a “detox” smoothie because it’s so nourishing, and realistically, the way to “detoxify” is to eat whole, healthy foods whenever possible. That being said, this smoothie will get your digestive tract moving, so it will help you eliminate processed ingredients and refined sugars, the natural way:)
This green tea detox smoothie is full of antioxidant-rich ingredients like green tea, pineapple, cucumber, lemon, avocado and fresh mint that will help to aid your body’s detoxification processes.
Plus, it’s a delicious way to get more magnesium in your diet, with a refreshing flavour twist. Lemon Natural Calm is the perfect complement to flavours of green tea, pineapple, cucumber, mint and avocado.
Tip: If a sweeter smoothie is desired, try adding a spoonful of honey, stevia or sweetener of choice.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves 1
½ cup chilled green tea
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
½ English cucumber, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint
½ avocado, peeled and pitted
¼ fresh lemon
1 teaspoon Lemon Flavour Natural Calm (optional)
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
Recipe and photo credits: Natural Vitality’s Organic Connections
This Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is a refreshing way to cool down on a hot afternoon or after a tough workout.
Strawberries are nutrient-rich and packed with antioxidants like vitamin C. Adding Natural Calm magnesium may reduce muscle cramps, beat fatigue and deliver what you need to manage daily stress.
Adding Natural Calm magnesium may reduce muscle cramps, beat fatigue and deliver what you need to manage daily stress.
We’ve suggested using Natural Calm Kids if desired, but here’s what you need to know: the Kids formula is exactly the same as our classic, award-winning Natural Calm magnesium for adults. The difference? The dosing information is calibrated for kids, so you know how much to give according to age.
For the sake of simplicity, if you’re making this for the whole family, just serve up a kid-sized portion to the little people.
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 0 mins
Serves 2
2 cups ice
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 tablespoon Raspberry-Lemon Flavor Natural Calm or Natural Calm Kids
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ cup water
Recipe and image courtesy of Natural Vitality.
Time is tight in the morning, but pausing for breakfast is a must; the health benefits of breakfast are well-founded. This morning meal translates directly to more energy, a boosted mood, and better eating throughout the day.
What if you’re not hungry? Or what if you feel like breakfast isn’t a meal you can easily digest?
Natural Vitality spoke with Ashley Koff, a renowned dietician, to find out why some people feel they just can’t face food in the morning. According to Koff, your morning appetite is directly related to stress.
Morning stress can send the body into fight or flight mode — a state in which you’re less inclined to eat.
Make breakfast a success by making it as easy as possible, Koff suggests, rather than striving for perfection. Add foods like cacao, seeds and whole grains. The magnesium naturally present in these foods can help reduce stress in the morning.
This delicious smoothie, with a dash of Natural Calm, delivers over 200 mg of magnesium. Make it as per the directions if you’re serving one person; double or triple the recipe as needed, if you’re sharing.
Method: Add all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth and enjoy!
Tip: Use pre-frozen, over-ripe bananas. Browning bananas give a more intense banana flavour and a creamy texture.
Recipe and image courtesy of Natural Vitality
This Raspberry “Cream” Smoothie packs a nutritional punch. It’s brimming with antioxidants, healthy fats, magnesium and probiotics. A great snack for between meals, or a quick breakfast, you can’t go wrong!
By using coconut milk yogurt for the base, we’ve made it creamy and yet dairy-free. It’s perfect for vegans and anyone sensitive to dairy, but you can also substitute any yogurt of your choice.
Serves 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
1 cup organic raspberries, frozen
6 ounces vanilla-flavoured coconut-milk yogurt with probiotics
1 teaspoon Raspberry-Lemon Flavor Natural Calm magnesium
1 cup ice
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Enjoy immediately.
Recipe and image courtesy of Natural Vitality
If you’re aware of the kombucha craze and looking to tap into the health benefits of fermentation, we have the recipe for you! Straight from Natural Vitality’s Calmful Living test kitchen, this fresh fruit spritzer delivers probiotics, antioxidants and our favourite mineral – magnesium!
Lightly sweet and just a tad salty, it’s the perfect electrolyte replacer in hot weather or a tasty treat to enjoy on a sunny day.
Note: Brine can come from the juice of homemade or store-bought sauerkraut. You can also use kombucha, which is widely available in the beverage section of natural health stores and even chains like Fortino’s.
Recipe and image courtesy of Natural Vitality
In a recent post, we gave advice for serving up Natural Calm when your kids have a penchant for sweets. One suggestion was to add Natural Calm to sweet smoothies. Here’s a recipe adapted from Organic Connections’ The Calmful Heart Health Book.
“This delicious smoothie is a great way to get in heart-healthy nutrients. It’s loaded with antioxidants; plus blueberries may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve cardiovascular health.
The flavonoids in dark chocolate also support a healthy cardiovascular system. Look for less-processed varieties, like the raw cacao powder used in this recipe, in order to get the most benefits from your chocolate.”
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Follow the Natural Calm Canada Facebook page for more easy how-to information, to make using Natural Calm even more delicious!
Recipe and image courtesy of Natural Vitality
With simple and whole ingredients, this slushie brings all the benefits of magnesium intake, as well as calm and cool relief for those extra hot summer days.
Quickly prepared healthy summer treats without added sugar? Sign us up!
Recipe credits go to Natural Vitality’s Calmful Living team.
Servings: 2
Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 0 mins
1 medium banana
2 medium oranges, peeled
½-inch knob of fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon Sweet Lemon Natural Calm (optional)
2 tablespoons cashews
½ cup water
½ cup ice
Cayenne pepper
Recipe and image courtesy of Natural Vitality
Start your day off right with a little lovin’ by whipping up one of these tasty smoothies with a dose of the libido-promoting botanical maca and calming magnesium. We even offer the recipe to make your own nut milk, if you really want to impress.
For more info about the benefits magnesium has on sexual health and hormones, see here.
Serves 2
1 teaspoon maca (available at most natural products stores)
4 organic strawberries
2 organic Medjool dates
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ice cubes
1 teaspoon plain Natural Calm
1½ cups unsweetened vanilla nut milk or make your own (see recipe below)
Homemade Nut Milk
1 cup nuts (almond, Brazil nut, cashew, etc.)
1 cup filtered water to soak nuts
4 cups filtered water to blend nuts
Nut milk bag or cheesecloth to strain nut milk
Makes 32 ounces of nut milk
Serves 1–2
Notes
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Magnesium is a vital mineral that impacts energy, muscle function, and overall health. Despite its importance, magnesium deficiency often goes unnoticed, especially within family units where symptoms can vary widely.
Magnesium is a critical mineral for children’s growth and development, affecting everything from muscle and bone strength to sleep and mood. However, getting the right magnesium dosage for kids can
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