Question: What are food sources of magnesium?
Answer:
The essential mineral magnesium helps the body for maintain normal muscle and nerve function, as well as regulates blood pressure and blood glucose levels. It is also needed for energy production, regulates your heart rate, controls muscle contractions, develops RNA and DNA, helps build your bone structure, and contributes to nerve impulse conduction.
The Foods Highest in Magnesium
Green Leafy Vegetables
Spinach, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens and Kale.
Nuts & Seeds
Cashews, Squash Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds, Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Brazil Nuts, Almonds, Pine Nuts, Peanuts, Flaxseed, Pecans and Walnuts.
Fish
Mackerel, wild salmon, Pollock, Turbot and Tuna.
Dried Fruits
Figs, Prunes, Apricots, Dates and Raisins.
Other Sources
Avocados, Yogurt, Bananas, Soybeans, Black Beans, Dark Chocolate, Edamame, Potatoes, Beef, Chicken and Brown Rice.
