A safe magnesium dose ranges from 300 mg to 500 mg. Too much magnesium can lead to loose stools or diarrhea. If you find yourself running to the bathroom to prevent an accident you could well be getting too much magnesium.
Australians eat a great variety of food, but some of the more traditional meals could include roast meat (e.g. lamb and beef, both of which are very popular) and vegetables. Other favourites are meat pies, sandwiches (including vegemite) and a variety of baked or fried foods.
The key to eating well is to enjoy a variety of nutritious foods from each of the Five Food Groups. These Five Food Groups make up the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (see right).Foods are grouped together because they provide similar amounts of the key nutrients of that food group.For example, the key nutrients of the milk, yogurt, cheese and alternatives food group include calcium and protein, while the fruit group is a good source of vitamins, especially vitamin C.ore information on the Five Food Groups: 1  Vegetables and legumes/beans. 2  Fruit. 3  Grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain and/or high cereal fibre varieties. 4  Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds and legumes/beans.