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What is magnesium? What do we use it for?

July 4, 2019

Magnesium is an essential mineral that’s used for over 300 bodily processes. You can think of it as a relaxation mineral because essentially, it helps keep your body more relaxed—easing muscle cramps and PMS cramps, calming your mood so you can deal with stress better, and preparing your body for sleep. Are you getting enough?

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Welcome to our FREE BMI Calculator. The Healthy Mummy has helped 100,000's of mum lose weight and regain their body confidence and we are confident that we can help you do the same too.rnrnUse this BMI calculator to check your body mass index (BMI) and find out if you’re a healthy weight

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Your BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of your weight compared to your height. Accurate assessments of obesity are important, as being overweight or obese significantly increases your risk of a variety of medical conditions including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer. As levels of overweight or obesity increase, the spotlight has fallen on BMI and its shortcomings as a measure of ideal weight for individuals, rather than whole populations of people where ‘averages’ apply.

For most adults, BMI gives a good estimate of your weight-related health risks. If your BMI is over 35, your weight is definitely putting your health at risk.

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Obese (32.7)

You are underweight for your height. It’s important to stay within a healthy weight range to improve your body’s ability to fight off illness or infections.

You are a healthy weight for your height. It’s important to aim to stay within the healthy weight range by maintaining a well-balanced diet and exercising regularly

Your BMI is considered overweight for your height. It’s also recommended to check your waist measurement. Being overweight increases your risk of a number of health conditions such as coronary heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, it’s important to enjoy a healthy, well-balanced diet and exercise regularly.
For specific medical and dietary advice, consult your doctor or an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

Your BMI is considered overweight for your height. It’s also recommended to check your waist measurement. Being overweight increases your risk of a number of health conditions such as coronary heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, it’s important to enjoy a healthy, well-balanced diet and exercise regularly.
For specific medical and dietary advice, consult your doctor or an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

Your BMI is considered obese for your height. It’s also recommended to check your waist measurement. As your BMI increases, so does the risk of developing serious health conditions such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoarthritis.

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We have a large range of smoothies and supplements that could help you on your journey.

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Download the Healthy Mummy App

And get access to our recipes, meal planner and much more. Our 5 star top rated app is easy to use and will help you smash your goals.

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We have a large range of smoothies and supplements that could help you on your journey.

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If you have a BMI of over 27 we recommend talking to a Doctor to assess your health goals and your weight.

The Healthy Mummy have now partnered with Moshy, who is an Australian holistic medical company specialising in weight loss and skincare for women.

At Moshy, you can access an online personal Doctor consultation to assess your needs and to see if you are eligible for additional tools to help in your weight loss and health goals.

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Our recommendation

Get a program tailored to your needs

If you have a BMI of over 27 we recommend talking to a Doctor to assess your health goals and your weight.

The Healthy Mummy have now partnered with Moshy, who is an Australian holistic medical company specialising in weight loss and skincare for women.

At Moshy, you can access an online personal Doctor consultation to assess your needs and to see if you are eligible for additional tools to help in your weight loss and health goals.

See if you’re eligible

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