It is important to have a healthy, well-balanced diet of potassium rich foods. Potassium is necessary for the body to maintain the balance of pH levels in our body fluids. It is also involved in regulating our blood pressure, bone mass, nervous system, muscle function, and heart, kidney, and adrenal functions.

Potassium deficiency can result in hypokalemia. Symptoms include increase in blood pressure, heart irregularities, hypertension, muscular weakness, muscle cramps and constipation.



Where can you find Potassium?
Apricots, dried

Avocados, raw

Bananas, raw

Beets, cooked

Brussel sprouts, cooked

Cantaloupe

Dates, dry

Figs, dry

Kiwi fruit, raw

Lima beans

Melons, honeydew

Milk, fat free or skim

Nectarines

Orange juice

Oranges

Pears (fresh)

Peanuts dry roasted, unsalted

Potatoes, baked,

Prune juice

Prunes, dried

Raisins

Spinach, cooked

Tomato products, canned sauce

Winter squash

Yogurt plain, skim milk



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