Dieting Lifestyle

The bad news is that we're all at risk for magnesium deficiency. The good news is that magnesium-rich foods are healthy, easily available, and most importantly—delicious. As Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., integrative medicine doctor and mindbodygreen Collective member, explained, "There are many great food sources of magnesium, and increasing your dietary intake is preferred as these foods are part of an overall healthy diet for more than just their magnesium content."

According to Harvard Health Publishing, the food that comes in with the highest magnesium content is bulgur, a Middle Eastern cereal food made from the cracked groats of several different wheat species. In its dry form, it contains about 230 mg in a single cup.

If bulgur isn't a staple in your diet, don't despair. There are plenty of other magnesium-rich foods. "I recommend a diet high in legumes, whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, almonds, and pumpkin and sesame seeds. These foods have significant amounts of elemental magnesium," said Ruhoy.