How to Eat More Magnesium

Magnesium is necessary for a healthy heart and for almost every major activity in the body, including the metabolism of glucose, production of cellular energy, and synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids.

Things You'll Need

• Almonds
• Bananas
• Broccoli
• Grains
• Pecans
• Pistachios
• Salmon
• Soybeans
• Spinach
• Trout
• Wheat Germ
• Brazil nuts

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Instructions

• 1

  Eat foods high in potassium and calcium, as well as magnesium, such as wheat germ, sunflower seeds, soybeans, almonds, Brazil nuts, pistachios and pecans.

• 2

  Add grains such as barley, millet, corn and oats to your diet.

• 3

  Consider adding fish such as salmon and trout to your dinner menu.

• 4

  Eat bananas, spinach and broccoli.