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Magnesium in diet

Alternative names:

diet and magnesium

Food sources:

Most dietary magnesium comes from vegetables, particularly dark-green leafy vegetables. Other foods that are good sources of magnesium are soy products such as soy flour and tofu; legumes and seeds; nuts such as almonds, Brazil nuts, pecans, and cashews; whole grains such as brown rice and millet; and fruits such as dried apricots and avocado.


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