5 Snack Foods High in Magnesium

By    |   Wednesday, 04 May 2016 04:41 PM EDT ET

Magnesium is often overlooked as an important nutrient the body needs to function. Eating foods high in magnesium will boost energy levels, improve memory, and help sustain heart and blood vessels.

Here are five snack foods high in magnesium:

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1. Nuts and seeds
Almonds, cashews, flax seeds, and pecans are high in magnesium. In fact, a half cup of pumpkin seeds will provide almost the daily required amount of magnesium, says Everyday Health. Create your own trail mix and put it into small bags for a quick, magnesium-rich snack.

2. Dark chocolate
A small square of dark chocolate contains almost 24 percent of the recommended daily amount of magnesium. The magnesium is found in the cocoa bean itself so experts suggest eating the bean versus the chocolate bar to avoid the sugar.

3. Low-fat yogurt
Yogurt provides an excellent source of calcium and magnesium. The combination of magnesium and calcium in yogurt helps the body absorb calcium and other nutrients, says Everyday Health.

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4. Bananas
According to celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz, bananas have a variety of nutrients important to the body. In addition to potassium, vitamin C, and fiber, bananas have approximately 32 milligrams of magnesium. Eat them plain or add them to a favorite smoothie recipe.

5. Whole wheat bread
The University of Pittsburgh School of Health Science states whole wheat breads have twice the amount of magnesium as white breads.

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