Magnesium
/I am a big believer in taking magnesium. It is a mineral that's crucial to the body's function. Magnesium helps keep blood pressure normal, bones strong, and the heart rhythm steady. I also find that it helps with sleep especially when taken before bed and reduces constipation as well as stress.
Magnesium can be found in the following foods, but as with most nutrients, daily needs for magnesium cannot be met from food alone which is why magnesium dietary supplements are a good choice as well.
Sunflower seeds, dry-roasted, ¼ cup: 128 milligrams
Almonds, dry-roasted, ¼ cup: 105 milligrams
Sesame seeds, roasted whole, 1 oz: 101 milligrams
Spinach, boiled, 1 cup: 78 milligrams
Cashews, dry-roasted, 1 oz: 74 milligrams
Black beans, cooked, ½ cup: 60 milligrams
Oatmeal, cooked, 1 cup: 58 milligrams
Broccoli, cooked, 1 cup: 51 milligrams
Peanut butter, smooth, 2 tablespoons: 49 milligrams
Shrimp, raw, 4 oz: 48 milligrams
Black-eyed peas, cooked, ½ cup: 46 milligrams
Brown rice, cooked, ½ cup: 42 milligrams
Kidney beans, canned, ½ cup: 35 milligrams
Cow's milk, whole, 1 cup: 33 milligrams
Banana, one medium: 33 milligrams