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Home › Nutrition › What to Eat › Foods With Magnesium: 5 Nutrient-Rich Dishes

Foods With Magnesium: 5 Nutrient-Rich Dishes

Why do you need more magnesium in your diet? Find out everything you should know about magnesium-rich foods right here.

By Marissa Lippert, R.D.
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If you’re like half of all Americans, you only get about 80 percent of your recommended daily amount of magnesium. And since you’re a guy, that magic number is 400 mg. But where do you even get magnesium? And an even better question: Why the hell do you need it?

Magnesium is one of those nutrients often forgotten about—but it shouldn’t be, because it’s necessary for a load of your body’s biochemical reactions: Muscle, nerve and bone function; energy metabolism; blood sugar and blood pressure regulation…hey, you believe us yet? Can we get on with this?

Research also shows that magnesium may play a role in protecting against diabetes and heart disease, so you probably shouldn’t mess around. But don’t worry—we’ve made it easy for you to get your fill from food. Here, 5 magnesium-rich dishes to work into your diet.

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Magnesium-Rich Foods

Lentils

One cup (raw) has about 60% your daily value

They’re not always everywhere, sure, but they’re a magnesium powerhouse. So if you see them on that gourmet salad bar: Pile some on. Another easy option is choosing lentil soup off the menu or cooking up a can as an easy, filling lunch. (Just look for the low-sodium kind.)

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