Pumkin Seeds for Magnesium

You can replace your expensive magnesium glycinate supplement with the best whole food source of magnesium, pumpkin seeds. One fourth a cup, or one ounce, of this seed provides 160 milligrams. A single serving would supply 40% of the recommended daily intake for men and over 50% for adult women. 

Pumpkin seeds also supply 10% of the RDI for iron, 30% for phosphorous, 20% for zinc, 35% of copper, and 60% of manganese. Sprouting the pumpkin seeds is vitally important to help your body digest and absorb all of these nutrients. 

You can buy pre-sprouted seeds or sprout them at home yourself. Here's how to sprout seeds at home. 

• Place the seeds in a wide mouth mason jar. 
• Fill the jar with filtered water and cover it with a cheese cloth. 
• Let the jar sit overnight in a dark pantry or cupboard. 
• Rinse and drain the seeds twice. 
• Place the jar upside down and at an angle in bowl making sure that the spout is covered by the cheese cloth. 
• Locate the bowl in a sunny spot and wait for sprouts in 1-2 days.