Seeds
Seeds are in the top 5 healthy foods we should ALWAYS include in our diet. There is a wide variety of seeds, such as flax, pumpkin, and even chia seeds, that are very high in magnesium. Pumpkin seeds are even better, as they have 168 mg in a 1-oz. serving.
This totally adds up to a whopping 40% of the daily value for magnesium. Even more, seeds are very rich in iron, monounsaturated fat, and omega-3 fatty acids. And did I mention fiber? As a matter of fact, almost half of the carbs in most seeds come from fiber.
They also have antioxidants, which are known to protect the cells from harmful free radicals that are made during metabolism. Flaxseeds are also proven to reduce cholesterol levels and prevent breast cancer.
Whole grains
Grains like wheat, oats, and barley, but also pseudocereals such as buckwheat and quinoa, are all great sources of nutrients, magnesium included. A 1-cup serving of cooked buckwheat has no less than 86 mg of magnesium, which is 20% of the daily value.
Lots of whole grains are also very high in B vitamins, selenium, manganese, and fiber. There are studies that show how whole grains can reduce inflammation and decrease many risk factors for various heart diseases.
