
January 27, 2014
Good levels of potassium intake is good for health of the body. It is essential for cardiovascular health, kidneys, and even for glucose intoleranceand even bone health. A good level of potassium helps in the excretion of sodium As we know sodium (table salt) cause water retention, and high water retention contributes to oedema and high blood pressure. It also contributes to better management of renal renal diseases
Low level of potassium contributes to fatigue (even weakness) and irritability
The low level of potassium is caused by processing of food that takes away most of potassium from fruits and vegetables. Many fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium
1. Bananas
2. Bukos (young coconuts)
3. Baked potatoes
4. Sweet potatoes (camotes) This is has the highest level of potassium about 694 mg per serving with; eat with skin.
5. avocado
6 apricots
8. kiwis
9. nectarine
10 kiwi
So eat more of these fruits so you do not experience fatigue and irritability
10 foods rich in potassium
From Colostate on Potassium
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