Magnesium Rich Foods: The List

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* Muscle control, and relaxation
* Assisting DNA and other enzymes that act as genetic building blocks
* Distribution and creation of human energy
* The production of protein
* Magnesium is essential for calcium to work properly in the body
People have experience dramatic changes in their quality of life after correcting magnesium deficiencies. The best thing about magnesium rich foods is that it is virtually impossible to overdose on magnesium this way, as the body very efficiently processes magnesium from food sources. Most dietary magnesium comes fromĀ dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach and even broccoli
. Other foods that are good sources of magnesium:
* Fruits or vegetables (such as bananas, dried apricots, and avocados)
* Nuts (such as almonds and cashews)
* Peas and beans (legumes), seeds
* Soy products (such as soy flour and tofu)
* Whole grains (such as brown rice and millet)
From the USDA nutrient database comes the details:
| From the USDA Nutrient Database |
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| USDA NDB Ref. # |
Food Group | Magnes. per measure mgs |
Weight grams |
Common Measure |
Notes |
| . FISH – Broiled |
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| 15037 |
Halibut |
91 | 85 | 3 oz. | - |
| 15221 |
Tuna |
54 | 85 | 3 oz. | Yellowfin, fresh, cooked |
| . FRUITS |
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| 11008 |
Artichokes |
101 | 168 | 1 cup | - |
| 09040 |
Banana |
34 | 118 | 1 med. | - |
| 09094 |
Figs, dried |
44 | 76 | 4 figs | (doubled – more reasonable) |
| . GRAINS |
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| 20005 |
Barley, pearled, raw |
158 | 200 | 1 cup | - |
| 20011 |
Buckwheat flour |
301 | 120 | 1 cup | Whole-groat |
| 20033 |
Oat Bran, raw |
221 | 94 | 1 cup | - |
| 20037 |
Rice, brown |
84 | 195 | 1 cup | - |
| 20080 |
Wheat Flour, whole |
166 | 120 | 1 cup | - |
| . JUICES |
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| 09294 |
Prune juice |
36 | 256 | 1 cup | - |
| . DAIRY |
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| 01095 |
Milk, canned, condensed |
80 | 306 | 1 cup | Sweetened |
| 01117 |
Yogurt, low fat |
39 | 227 | 8 oz. | 12 grams of protein/ ounce |
| . NUTS |
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| 12061 |
Almonds |
156 | 56 | 2 oz. | (doubled – more reasonable) |
| 12078 |
Brazil nuts |
128 | 56 | 2 oz. | (doubled – more reasonable) |
| 12585 |
Cashews |
148 | 56 | 2 oz. | (doubled – more reasonable) |
| 12147 |
Pine nuts |
132 | 56 | 2 oz. | (doubled – more reasonable) |
| . VEGETABLES |
(All cooked) | ||||
| 11008 |
Artichoke |
101 | 168 | 1 cup | - |
| 16006 |
Beans, baked |
81 | 254 | 1 cup | - |
| 16015 |
Beans, Black |
120 | 172 | 1 cup | - |
| 16034 |
Beans, Kidney, canned |
72 | 256 | 1 cup | - |
| 16072 |
Beans, Lima |
81 | 188 | 1 cup | - |
| 16038 |
Beans, navy |
107 | 182 | 1 cup | - |
| 16043 |
Beans, Pinto |
94 | 171 | 1 cup | - |
| 16103 |
Beans, refried |
83 | 252 | 1 cup | - |
| 16051 |
Beans, white |
134 | 262 | 1 cup | - |
| 11087 |
Beet Greens |
98 | 144 | 1 cup | - |
| 11093 |
Broccoli, frozen |
37 | 184 | 1 cup | - |
| 16057 |
Chickpeas |
79 | 164 | 1 cup | Garbanzo beans |
| 20020 |
Cornmeal |
155 | 138 | 1 cup | - |
| 11192 |
Cowpeas |
86 | 165 | 1 cup | Black-eyed peas |
| 16070 |
Lentils |
71 | 198 | 1 cup | - |
| 11281 |
Okra, cooked |
94 | 184 | 1 cup | - |
| 11299 |
Parsnips |
45 | 156 | 1 cup | - |
| 11313 |
Peas, frozen |
46 | 160 | 1 cup | - |
| 11424 |
Pumpkin, canned |
56 | 245 | 1 cup | - |
| 12516 |
Pumpkin Seeds |
151 | 28 | 1 oz. | - |
| 11451 |
Soybeans |
108 | 180 | 1 cup | - |
| 11461 |
Spinach, canned |
163 | 214 | 1 cup | - |
| 11458 |
Spinach, cooked |
157 | 180 | 1 cup | - |
| 11642 |
Squash, Summer |
43 | 180 | 1 cup | - |
| 11512 |
Sweet Potatoes, canned |
56 | 255 | 1 cup | with the skin |
| 11674 |
Potatoes |
57 | 202 | 1 potato | most is in the skin |
| 11546 |
Tomato, paste |
134 | 262 | 1 cup | - |
| Over 100 mg. in BOLD RED | |||||
Side Effects
Side effects from excess magnesium are rare as the body removes theĀ excess. Magnesium excess almost always will occur only when taken in the form of magnesium supplements.
Magnesium deficiency symptoms may include (categorized by severity of deficiency):
* Anorexia
* Apathy
* Confusion
* Tiredness
* Insomnia
* Irritability
* Twitching
* Poor memory
* Reduced ability to learn
More severe cases include:
* Cardiovascular fluctuations
* Rapid heartbeat
* Continued muscle contraction
* Delirium
* Numbness
* Hallucinations
* Tingling