Foods High in Magnesium & Potassium
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Fruits
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Bananas, prunes, prune juice, citrus juices, dried apricots, raisins and cantaloupe are fruits that are high in magnesium and potassium.
Vegetables
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Potatoes, spinach, avocados and artichokes are high in magnesium and potassium. As a rule of thumb, green vegetables are a source of magnesium.
Nuts and Legumes
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Almonds, cashews, soybeans, peanuts, peanut butter, kidney beans, pinto beans and baked beans are all considered to be foods high in magnesium and potassium.
Cereals, Grains and Dairy
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Wheat bran, shredded wheat, yogurt and whole milk, are all foods that are high in magnesium and potassium. Magnesium is even found in chocolate pudding!
Meats and Fish
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Fish such as halibut is very high in magnesium. Most meats have some magnesium in them, but there is more potassium in most meats than magnesium. Still, eating a variety of meats will add to your intake of these important nutrients.
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