Confusingly, this variety of Swiss chard is named « perpetual spinach. » Don’t worry: either way, it’s still tasty and good for you.
In fact, if you don’t like almonds, why not try pumpkin or sunflower seeds before bed instead? Their magnesium content is even higher than that of almonds—so much so that I’m contemplating switching up my pre-bedtime snack routine.
Nothing beats fresh-roasted pumpkin seeds.
Some sources suggest that magnesium is better absorbed into your system when applied topically rather than taken orally. If you prefer that method, you can take an Epsom salts bath (Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate), but make sure you really soak in it for at least an hour to make sure you get the full effect, and air-dry rather than towel-dry, too.
If you don’t want to take a bath, you can also buy magnesium oil (don’t let the name fool you—it’s really just dissolved magnesium in water, but it’s labeled as oil) and spray that on your skin. You can also make your own if you’re the DIY type.
