These Paleo AIP Foods High in Magnesium are nutrient-rich. Learn which foods for the Autoimmune Protocol are high in this vital mineral.
Understanding how to increase your magnesium naturally is important in helping you feel more energetic, reduce inflammation, while also supporting your immune system. Fortunately for those of us on the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol, we can still choose from a wide range of food items that allow us to naturally increase our magnesium levels, even while on the elimination phase!
Magnesium supplements are also available to help increase your intake levels if you are unable to eat enough magnesium-rich food, which you can read more about in this post here.
Interested in learning more? Here are seven different Paleo AIP compliant foods that are high in magnesium:
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Certain Seafood
Fatty fish is incredibly nutritious and high in magnesium. Look especially for salmon, mackerel and halibut when seeking varieties that are rich in this vital nutrient.
Get this: just half a fillet of salmon packs around 53 mg of magnesium (that’s 13% of the recommended daily intake!)
Other types of seafood to keep in your freezer that are high in Mg are oysters and sea snails. So if you haven’t gotten around to loving shellfish yet, here is your reason and chance to come up with new ways to enjoy these delicious foods from the ocean.
Dark Leafy Greens
Another magnesium-rich rood is dark leafy greens, such as kale, spinach, swiss chard, beet greens, and collard greens. Dark leafy greens are also high in fiber, which makes them a perfect option for anyone looking to boost their magnesium while also helping their digestive system to “move things along.”
Whether you choose to eat a salad or add spinach to your smoothies, it is really easy to add more leafy greens to your diet.
Okra
Boasting a generous 57 mg of magnesium per 1 cup serving, okra makes a delicious addition to your AIP diet. I love that it has such a different texture than other AIP compliant vegetables. Variety is so important when you are doing an elimination diet (one of the helpful things I teach in my AIP Back to Basics course) so that you don’t get overwhelmed with food boredom.
Try whole okra dusted in AIP Paleo Powder Coating Mix then fried in lard for a crispy snack. Or simmer sliced frozen okra with lemon juice, fresh herbs, and avocado oil. They even make a great raw refrigerator pickle when brined with salt and an apple cider vinegar solution for 2 weeks!
Avocado
An avocado is another excellent source of magnesium while also including a large number of vitamins and nutrients.
Whether you add avocado to your salad, sandwich, or as a quick dessert pudding (blended with carob powder and honey then chilled) it is a delicious option that can naturally boost your magnesium.
Bananas
Many people know that bananas are a great source of potassium, but they do not know that they are also an excellent option for increasing your magnesium. A banana is a perfect snack that is low in calories compared to other types of food.
Try banana slices dipped in tigernut butter then frozen for an extra special, anti-inflammatory treat!
Other Foods High in Magnesium
Figs and coconut milk are both also high in magnesium and totally delicious!
In raw figs, you’ll find 17 mg; while in dried figs a whopping 68 mg! Try dried figs as a snack, and fresh figs sliced over spinach with prosciutto, then drizzled with this Ginger Dressing.
Coconut milk is a universal ingredient in AIP cooking. You’ll be happy to hear that if you’re looking to increase your mag levels, this dairy-free milk contains 89 milligrams per cup – wow!
Enjoy these Delicious Paleo AIP Foods High in Magnesium
Finding ways to increase your magnesium naturally while on an elimination diet is important in helping you stay healthy. All of these foods are a great way to boost your magnesium level while also offering a vast number of other health benefits and diverse nutrients.
Are you ready to begin shopping for these healthy foods?
Sad that a lot of food recommended here I cannot eat due to intolerances. I cannot eat coconut, avocado and I simply hate the taste/texture of okra (tried many times to get used to eating it, no can do). Figs are seasonal. Is dried fig fruit okay to eat to get the magnesium?
Hey Friend,
It’s so frustrating when we have an intolerance to even healthy foods. I’m sorry to hear you struggle with this!
Dried figs are a great source for sure! Be sure to purchase brands that are unsulphured and don’t contain anti-caking agents that may contain corn or other non-compliant ingredients. I also love this all-fruit fig jam and these fig bars. So, so good!
xo,
Meagen