We’ve been talking a lot about magnesium over on Instagram and in this blog post! We covered the benefits and why you could be deficient! We discussed how to supplement with it and today we’re covering the top food sources of magnesium.
Remember: “you can’t supplement your way out of a poor diet”. We get lazy and want to just supplement our way out of an unhealthy diet, but the truth is they go hand in hand. Nourish your body with real whole foods and supplement when necessary! Whole foods provide a variety of nutrients, minerals and fiber needed by our body to function at optimal level. If you need a refresher about why magnesium is important, visit this blog post. In the meantime, let’s talk about magnesium rich foods.
Top Food Sources Of Magnesium:
- pumpkin seeds
- almonds
- cooked spinach/leafy greens
- black beans
- dark chocolate
- avocados
- potatoes
- bananas
Ways To Incorporate Into Your Diet:
- pumpkin seeds: eat raw, add to trail mix or salads
- almonds: raw, trail mix, or granola
- cooked spinach/dark leafy greens: this fall apple salad, smoothies or this caramelized onions with kale
- black beans: tacos, southwest black bean salad
- dark chocolate: chocolate covered strawberries, as a sweet treat/dessert
- avocados: avocado toast, plain sprinkled with Himalayan pink salt
- potatoes: homemade French fries with avocado oil
- bananas: with nut butter or in smoothies
Amazon Sources:
- pumpkin seeds
- almonds
- black beans (dried), canned
- dark chocolate: Endangered Species, Theo, Green & Black, Alter Eco, Enjoy Life, HU Gems
Which one of these can you incorporate into your diet?
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