We hear a lot about the importance of vitamins, but minerals seem to get less attention unless it’s calcium or sodium. Magnesium is a key mineral in over 300 chemical reactions in the human body! It supports bone health, muscle contraction/relaxation, blood sugar balance, sleep, and energy production (just to name a few of its many roles).
Magnesium is found primarily in leafy greens, especially spinach and swiss chard; however, it is also found substantially in most beans and seeds. Symptoms of deficiency may include muscle cramps/weakness, irregular heartbeat, constipation, restlessness, and chocolate cravings!
One of my favorite recipes to boost my magnesium intake is a Mexican-inspired nourish bowl! Sauteed onion and garlic combined with warm quinoa and black beans seasoned with cumin, chili powder, oregano, and paprika over a bowl of spinach is super yummy, super filling, and a super way to get lots of this awesome mineral. I like to top this nourish bowl with green chiles, a dollop of full-fat, plain yogurt, salsa, and cilantro! Yum!
If you’d like to learn more about nutrition and how to get yours in order, please visit my website at bit.ly/rebelyum or email me at shelby.ntp@gmail.com. I’m also on Instagram @rebelyumnutrition!
Shelby O’Hagan
Nutrition Consultant
Play some fun Easter-themed games during our Family Swim Times!
Come join us for fun Easter themed water aerobics! Costumes encouraged!
Join Elena for her Cardio Dance & Fitness Class. It is a high-energy class incorporating dance moves, focuses on cardio, kickboxing, resistance training, Pilates, barre, and yoga. This unique experience offers an inspiring blend of dance, fitness, rigorous cardio and body sculpting. You’ll move, sweat, and enjoy every second of this fabulous class!
Our April Member of the Month is Chelsea Rodriguez, along with her kiddo, Aislin. Chelsea and Ailsin moved to Bellingham from Portland in 2015. They joined BAC in 2016, and they both enjoy various activities around the club. Aislin participates in our Junior Racquetball program, takes swimming lessons, and loves her Junior Orientation privileges. Chelsea enjoys weight lifting and getting her heart rate up with some personal training.
We are both pleased and proud to announce Brian Porter as April’s Employee of the Month. Brian has been at BAC since February of 1993. That’s 26 years! In that time he has done just about everything there is to do here. Brian is truly the heart and soul of BAC. There is not an aspect of the club that doesn’t benefit from his care and expertise as BAC’s Operations Manager.
That’s right, it’s happening for sure! Enjoy a relaxing evening out knowing that your children will be safe, happy and having a blast! Our night consists of pizza, games, swimming, popcorn, juice and a movie.
I am putting together a league for spring 2019 and want you to join us! Some of you may not have played in league in some time, but it’s a great way to get in better shape and reconnect with our racquetball community. I would really like to see this spring have a great turnout with new players and old. Remember, you do not have to be a member to participate!! So join us and bring a friend or two along as well. There is a short sign up period, so don’t delay! You have to sign up by April 12 at our front desk at Cordata. League will run from April 17 through June 12. It will end before you think about those summer vacations! There will be divisions for beginners through advanced players, so bring in those that are new to the game. We’ll get them in the correct category! If you have any questions, ask away! Wanda
