Potassium rich food is Key!

POTASSIUM RICH FOOD IS KEY!

Potassium is a very important mineral in our body's fluid balance. It helps maintain our internal pressure and water balance so that our cells can function properly. It affects our muscle activity, especially the heart muscle, the transmission of nerve impulses and for carbohydrate and protein metabolism.

The foods richest in potassium that we recommend are fruits, vegetables, dry beans, and fish.

The most common foods recommended to replace potassium are oranges and bananas. For those of you who grow tired of them or cannot eat those fruits, there is good news. Many other foods are rich in potassium!

On average, one should try to eat 60-120 potassium points a day.

To make counting potassium easier, potassium mg have been converted to potassium points [ie: 1 potassium point =39mg].

It would be a good idea to first study how much potassium you are eating each day. Try to add an extra 20 points to your average by choosing foods from the list that are rich in potassium. 

CAUTION!!! Some people who have kidney problems may need to restrict potassium. Be sure that your doctor specifically tells you that you need more potassium before you add more to your diet.