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From Chocolate to Nuts: 10 Foods Rich in Magnesium - The Quint

Last updated Monday, November 15, 2021 03:37 ET , Source: NewsService

Magnesium is an important mineral found in plants, animals and humans. It is considered as the second most important mineral in the human body.

According to the PubMed Central, magnesium is important for the chemical reactions in the body, maintaining a healthy body and the required daily intake is 400 mg.

You can easily meet the daily intake requirements of magnesium by eating foods that are easily available at your home or market. Some of these foods include:

Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is not only delicious but also nutritious and rich source of magnesium. According to the FoodData Central, 28 grams of dark chocolate contains 64 mg of magnesium which is 14 percent of the RDI.

According to the US NIH, dark chocolate is also rich in iron, cooper and manganese, it increases the levels of HDL, good cholesterol and reduces the risk of strokes or heart diseases.

Avocados

According to Nutritiondata, 1 medium avocado contains 54 mg of magnesium which is 15 percent of the RDI.

Avacados also contain potassium, vitamin B, vitamin K and healthy monosaturated fats that keeps the heart healthy.

The fibers present in the avocados make it easily digestable and keeps a person full for longer.

Avocados are beneficial in reducing inflammation and improving cholesterol levels.

Nuts

Nuts like cashews, Brazil nuts and almonds are rich sources of magnesium. 1-ounce or 28 grams of cashews contain 82 mg of magnesium which counts for 20 percent of the RDI.

According to the PubMed Central,...



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