Potassium

What does potassium do?
Potassium is a mineral found in the foods you eat. It’s also an electrolyte. Electrolytes conduct electrical impulses throughout the body. They assist in a range of essential body functions, including blood pressure, normal water balance, muscle contractions, nerve impulses, digestion, heart rhythm, and pH balance (acidity and alkalinity).

How much do I need?
The FDA has set the daily value (DV) for potassium at 4700 mg.

Are supplements recommended?
Most people should not take potassium supplements without a doctor’s recommendation, as they are usually unnecessary and can be dangerous. Potassium is best obtained through a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, High-dose potassium supplements can cause severe gastrointestinal issues and serious, even fatal, cardiac arrhythmias.

What are some good plant food sources of potassium?
BEET GREENS, LIMA BEANS, BAKED POTATO, YAM, ACORN SQUASH, SPINACH, PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS Certain types of cooking, such as boiling, can destroy the potassium in some foods so it is often better to steam, bake or stir-fry vegetables. Food processing reduces the amount of potassium in many foods and a diet high in processed foods and low in fresh fruits and vegetables is often lacking in potassium.

Potassium-Rich Plant Foods

Spinach Facts

Spinach (español: espinacas) is a leafy green flowering plant whose leaves are consumed cooked or raw. Spinach is a good source of VITAMIN C, IRON, POTASSIUM, VITAMIN E, and MAGNESIUM. The possible health benefits of consuming spinach include blood glucose control, lower risk of cancer, and improved bone health. As part of a nutritious diet, it can help support immune function,…

Apricot Facts

Apricots are extremely nutritious and have many health benefits, such as improved digestion and eye health.

Kiwi Facts

A 3.5-ounce kiwi provides more than 80% of the daily vitamin C requirement.