Sunday, August 9, 2009

Magnesium Rich Foods

If you're getting cramps you may want to try increasing your magnesium intake!
You may have read that you can take suppliments to increase your magnesium intake, but a simple way to do this is to eat more foods rich in magnesium. These include...

Artichokes
Barley, pearled, raw
Buckwheat flour
Oat Bran, raw
Wheat Flour, whole
Almonds
Brazil nuts
Cashews
Pine nuts
Beans, Black
Beans, navy
Beans, white
Cornmeal
Pumpkin Seeds
Soybeans
Spinach, canned
Spinach, cooked
Tomato, paste

Remember that while you are eating more magnesium rich foods, you still need to keep an eye on your calorie intake!

1 comment:

  1. Hello Dude,

    Magnesium is one of the minerals essential for good health. The fourth most abundant mineral found in the body, it serves a number of important metabolic functions. Majority of magnesium present in the body is found in bones, teeth and red blood cells. Thanks for sharing it........

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