6. Wild Rice
When most people think about eating rice, they often turn to white rice. While white rice does add some nutritional value to your diet and is a better option than some grains, a better alternative to white rice is wild rice. Wild rice is both healthy and tasty and provides a great source of magnesium. A cup of wild rice contains 52 mg of magnesium.
In addition, it contains other essential minerals including iron, zinc, fiber, and folate. Another great thing about wild rice is that it only has 166 calories per cup. Making it a great low-calorie meal option. You can pair wild rice with wild salmon or cook it with some dried herbs in order to make a hearty meal that is very healthy and delicious.No matter how you serve it, wild rice should be on your menu at least a few times a week.