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Many foods contain potassium. All meats (red meat and chicken) and fish such as salmon, cod, flounder, and sardines are good sources of potassium. Soy products and veggie burgers are also good sources of potassium.
Vegetables including broccoli, peas, lima beans, tomatoes, potatoes (especially their skins), sweet potatoes, and winter squashes are all good sources of potassium.
Fruits that contain significant sources of potassium include citrus fruits, cantaloupe, bananas, kiwi, Prunes, and apricots. Dried apricots contain more potassium than fresh apricots.
Milk and yogurt, as well as nuts, are also excellent sources of potassium.
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Potassium is one of the electrolytes that help the body properly function and stay in balance. It is consider an essential nutrient. If there is not enough potassium in the body, people suffer from fatigue, irritability, and increased blood pressure. Too much potassium will cause nause, vomiting and even cause a heart attack. Potassium assists the body in removing fluid, but if diuretics are taken, they tend to deplete potassium so frequently prescribe potassium supplements for their patients on diuretics. The recommended daily allowance of potassium is 3.5 grams. Supplements have an unpleasant taste so it is best to chose foods that are rich in potassium rather than use supplements which can irritate the stomach as well as taste badly.
Potassium deficiency is most often found in people with the following conditions: Anorexia and bulimia. Those who are deficient in magnesium. Alcoholics. Those with severe diarrhea or vomiting. People who are prescribe diuretics. People who take decongestants, Epinephrin, bronchodilators, high dose antibiotics, glucocorticoids, and labor suppressing medicines.
The following list of foods represents those with the high amount of potassium: Avocados 1 gram in 1 avocado Paprika 1 tablespoon equals 1 gram Red chili powder 1.9 grams in 1 tablespoon Chocolate or cocoa powder 1.5 ounces provides 1.5 grams Dried fruits such as apricots, prunes, currents and raisins 1.2 grams for a 1 cup serving Pistachios 1 gram for 3/4 of a cup Seeds such as pumkin, sunflower, squash or flax 1.1 gram per cup Fish 3 ounce serving provides approximately 500 mg Beans 1 gram per cup of white beans
Other foods rich in potassium include: Bananas Coconut water Orange Juice Sun dried tomatoes Hearts of palm Baked potato with the skin Baked sweet potato with the skin Clams Dried figs Spinach Kiwi Dates Melons Tomato Juice Carrot juice Prune Juice Squash Tomatoes (raw) Parsnips Soybeans Artichokes Beet greens Brussels sprouts Broccoli Refried beans Yogurt Milk (non-fat) Molasses
Your health should be one of your top priorities. Without your health, you have nothing to help you accomplish anything in the world. Even if you have the greatest mind the world has ever seen, you are not going to be able to do much without the ability to get out of bed in the morning.
Potassium Can Help You Stay HealthyPotassium is essential to keeping kidneys, muscles and the nervous system working well. A key food that is high in potassium is the banana. Bananas are cheap and easy to digest for most people. You can simply chop some up and put them in your cereal to help you keep yourself nice and healthy.
Leafy Greens Are Full Of PotassiumSpinach is another great food that you can eat if you are thinking about loading up on potassium. Spinach can be had in frozen form if you are not going to use it right away. It is great in salads for a quick dosage of potassium to keep your muscles working properly. Kale and collard greens are other leafy greens that you can eat that are full of potassium. They can be purchased for an affordable price in your local produce section.
Baked Potatoes Are Great For Meat And Potatoes Kind Of MenIf you find salads to be lacking when it comes to filling you up, you should know that baked potatoes are another great source of potassium. This means that you can enjoy your meat and potatoes and still keep your body healthy at the same time. While you want to watch your meat intake, the potato will offset at least some of the damage that you are doing to your body.
Potassium is something that you should be looking to get each day. While you don't need a lot of it to stay healthy, it is easy to suffer from a deficiency. The good news is that you can get some in your morning, afternoon and evening meal.
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