Magnesium is an important element to the body, and its deficiency can lead to a whole lot of complications. With that in mind, we will be looking at some foods that boast of the highest amounts of magnesium in them.
Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is as healthy as it is delicious. It’s very rich in magnesium, with 64 mg in a 1-ounce (28-gram) serving — that’s 16% of the RDI. Dark chocolate is also high in iron, copper, and manganese and contains prebiotic fiber that feeds your healthy gut bacteria. What’s more, it’s loaded with beneficial antioxidants. These are nutrients that neutralize free radicals, which are harmful molecules that can damage your cells and lead to disease.
Dark chocolate is especially beneficial for heart health, as it contains flavanols, which are powerful antioxidant compounds that prevent “bad” LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and sticking to the cells lining your arteries.
To make the most of dark chocolate’s benefits, choose a product containing at least 70% cocoa solids. A higher percentage is even better.
Summary: A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of dark chocolate provides 16% of the RDI for magnesium. It’s also beneficial for gut and heart health and loaded with antioxidants. [1]