We previously gave you three reasons to try magnesium for weight loss. While we told you about the types of foods that are high in magnesium, like dark, leafy greens, nuts and seeds, and fish, we didn’t talk about specific foods with magnesium that you could add to your diet.
Of course, another great source of magnesium is through an herbal magnesium supplement, like Herbal One’s Ultra Stabilizer.
In addition to helping you lose weight, the benefits of a diet high in magnesium-rich foods include improved heart health, better bone health and lower blood sugar levels.
Try These Foods That are High in Magnesium
You can eat most of these on their own, or add them to your recipes to help increase your daily magnesium intake.
- Almonds – Just one serving, about a handful of almonds, can give you 20% of your recommended daily intake of 310 to 420 mg of magnesium. And almonds pack lots of other vitamins and minerals too. In addition to magnesium, they are a good source of unsaturated fats, protein and fibre.
- Dried Prunes – No longer just for Grandma, dried prunes are making a dietary comeback. And it’s partly due to it being high in magnesium. They are also a good source of fibre, they help keep your system running smoothly and they taste great.
- Avocados – Is there anything that avocados don’t do for your health? But the staple ingredient of your favourite guac gives you a good shot of magnesium too.
- Dark Chocolate – There you go. It’s not just prunes and nuts! Just one ounce of 70% dark chocolate delivers 15% of your recommended daily intake of magnesium. Add it to natural trail mix for a particularly tasty, filling and healthy snack.
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