In a magnetic resonance method, a localizing magnetic field gradient (G.sub.L) is determined suitable for acquiring a first resonant species magnetic resonance localized to a first sampling region (R.sub.m1). A second sampling region (R.sub.m2) defined by the localizing magnetic field gradient for a second resonant species magnetic resonance is determined. The second sampling region is spatially shifted from the first sampling region due to different gyromagnetic ratios of the first and second resonant species magnetic resonances. At least the second sampling region is displayed together with an image (62) of a subject disposed in the main magnetic field.