Top 10 Magnesium Foods To Eat Daily

Magnesium is one of the most crucial minerals for health and well-being. In 2005 it was believed that around 68% of the US population suffered from a magnesium deficiency. Now, it is believed that that number is closer to 80%. The majority of people suffer with not having enough magnesium intake and their health is affected as a by-product of this.

Magnesium is responsible for many functions in the body and without adequate levels the body will suffer. Magnesium helps maintain a normal heart rate, it is a co-factor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and regulation of blood pressure. Magnesium is an important mineral required for energy production in the body, as well as glycolysis, an energy conversion process. It also contributes to the structural development of bone and is required for the synthesis of DNA, RNA. It is crucial for the development of the antioxidant glutathione which is "the mother of all antioxidants" responsible for producing energy and reducing fatigue. Magnesium is important and necessary for calcium and potassium ions transportation across cell membranes, a process that is important to the body's nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and normal heart rhythm.

Not only that, but magnesium plays a role in relaxing the nerves and muscles. If your body is tense, tight or stiff then that's a sign that you may be magnesium deficient.

I can say from firsthand experience that in the past being deficient in magnesium did affect my heart. I had heart palpitations at one point and by staying on a magnesium supplement each day those heart palpitations went away. I can also say that when I was deficient in magnesium I did not sleep nearly as good as I do now. I sleep much better and my energy levels are higher.

Magnesium influences enzymatic processes in the body, digestion, heart and cardiovascular health, muscle and nerve function as well as your cell health and livelihood. Once you have adequate magnesium levels in your diet or supplement routine you will notice a difference, i'm sure of that.

2 Interesting Facts About Magnesium That Often Go Overlooked…

1. Magnesium is depleted with pharmaceutical drugs:
   
   When the body cannot recognize or properly determine what to do with a synthetic pharmaceutical compound that has been introduced into the body magnesium is the mineral that takes the fall. Magnesium is depleted from your body if you're on any pharmaceutical drugs. If you have been or currently are then there's an increased chance that you're magnesium deficient. The body uses magnesium to cope with these synthetic compounds in order to maintain homeostasis. If you can, get off these pharmaceutical drug(s) safely so that your magnesium doesn't go to waste.
2. Magnesium is the first nutrient depleted while stressed:When you're under a state of stress your body burns through magnesium faster as well. Stress causes fatigue and burns unnecessary energy. This energy is produced by magnesium harmonizing your cells, ATP, glutathione and glucose maintenance. If you're stressed from anything in life be it work, finances, a relationship etc… Magnesium takes another fall.

Because of the constant state of stress many of us live in, we use more magnesium now than ever. Nearly 70% of Americans take a prescription drug that hinders magnesium levels in the body. If you take a prescription drug and are in a constant state of stress your magnesium levels are constantly under attack. By getting off the prescription drugs safely and reducing stress levels you will allow your body to have more magnesium reserves.

Getting magnesium rich foods in your diet is another very important thing to do on a daily basis. Below is a list of the 10 richest magnesium foods on the planet that you should get in your diet as often as possible. This will help you maintain the health benefits that come with adequate magnesium levels.

The 10 Best Magnesium Foods:

1. Dark Chocolate

2. Spinach (and other leafy greens)

3. Chard

4. Pumpkin Seeds

5. Almonds

6. Black Beans

7. Avocado

8. Figs

9. Banana

10. Brown Rice

Make sure to get these foods in your diet as often as possible. If you can get two or three of these foods in your diet on a daily basis that will help your body benefit from the magnesium uptake. This will benefit your heart, energy levels, sleep, muscle and nerve function, cell health and so much more. You can also additionally supplement with a stevia sweetened powder called natural calm which is my personal favorite internal magnesium supplement. It tastes great and is sweetened with stevia. Another option is to get a magnesium spray, which is a topical application of magnesium to apply to specific areas of your body that may feel tight, tense or sore. These areas may need magnesium more concentrated and by applying topically you can see more progress quicker as it's absorbed into the skin and blood stream in that area.

Source: Healthy Wild And Free