What’s a good source of potassium?

Potassium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in human health. It helps regulate blood pressure, reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease, aids muscle function, and assists with maintaining healthy bones. However, finding good sources of potassium can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Fear not! We’ve got you covered with some unusual options to keep your potassium levels optimal.

Let’s Talk About Potassium!

Before we delve into the best sources of potassium, let’s chat about what it is and why it matters. Potassium is an electrolyte that works together with sodium to maintain fluid balance within our bodies. In short: too little or too much can disrupt this balance leading to severe problems.

The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)

The recommended daily allowance for adults is between 2-3 grams per day1. Ideally speaking higher are intake levels as long they do no exceed safe limits presented by Medical Experts

Symptoms on low-potassium diet

If you don’t get enough potassium from your diet, you may experience symptoms such as weakness and fatigue; muscle cramps; constipation; high blood pressure; numbness or tingling in extremities2.

Excess Consumption

On the other hand excessive quantities can lead to Hyperkalemia which causes nausea,vomiting ,heart palpitations ,respiratory issues among many others .

So regular checking-ups are highly advised if supplementing

Now onto:

Seven Surprising Sources Of You Could Be Intaking Potassium From

Avocado – Guacaholics Rejoice!

Avocados contain more than twice as much potassium compared to bananas![^10] Turn that guacamole up! Tacos will never be just tacos again once tested out the immense benefits.

Sweet Potato

Sweet potato is often thought of solely because their ability to produce orange fries, taste delicious and satisfying cravings. However they are also an excellent source of dietary potassium which shouldn’t be ignored as it packs a punch.

Adding Coconut Water To Your Workout Routine

Coconut water is extremely hydrating due its electrolytes content but most notably , potasium ! Although tropical fruit juices can be high in sugar therefore ensure the label reads “100% pure coconut water”!6

Sidenote on Electrolyte Replenishment Sports Mixers

Sports drinks contain many essential elements for recovery such as sodium , magnesium etc. Potassium really tops off these basic combo essentials by suppling what others lack! Its increases muscular response needed for healthy physical activity and recovery [^11]

Spinach – Popeye’s Favorite Green Leafy Vegetable

Popeye’s favourite food wasn’t all about biceps; eating spinach provides an excellent source of dietary potassium too with added benefits i.e variety dish options like Stir-fry or adding it to salads.

Beans Galore!

Beans rich quality nutrient foods that possess B vitamins, iron, fiber among minerals including molecular significant levels of potassium contained within them – approximately 1 cup of white beans contains over 2000mg.7 Who thought a cupful was worth so much?

White & Sweet Corn-Vegetable Soups Remain Unbeaten Favorites

Corn may actually aid you in meeting your RDA according because when processed converts into flour contents chich is enriched with nutrients as well [3]
Not just great at dinner parties though casserole dishes/seoul souffles provide multiple ways to creatively incorporate corn with zinc&potassium-vomit-inducing proportions

Bananas Offering As Much As They Do?

Now we approach this: Letting go of bananas still hurts your soul .Why do you think our medical professionals continuously advocate use?

Banana average per Medium size banana will net 400mg potassium 8

Although it’s not Rare , It’s Grapes !

Grapes are one of my favorite things and, surprisingly they contain more potassium per calorie than bananas! Who knew? A cup of grapes=288 mg approximately.4

Side Note: The importance of drinking grape juice

Organic grape juice carries nutrients you wouldn’t be able to absorb in other forms such as the antioxidants resveratrol and quercetin both which help support liver function. They can assist with muscle recovery and alleviating depression,stress & anxiety.

Note that drinking too much alcohol is a danger to health regardless – Opt for limited quantities or substitute alcoholic choices with good old glass organic antioxidant juce as seen here.

Conclusion

As you can see, obtaining adequate amounts of dietary potassium does not have to involve eating endless bananas. There are plenty more sources out there- some better than others – but still offering healthy yet delicious food options!

Include avocado into each mean time slot whenever possible , aim for rich nutrient dense foods like potatoes then switch things up by adding corn where you would normally add home fries.Cook broad beans instead snacking on less-filling salted crisps….

All-in-all our article has offered some formerly-unexpected alternatives whilst stressing just how important this mineral is.It’s never been easier replacing takeaway meals recommendations now have become relatively easy incorporating them into all aspects of lifestyle particularly fitness regimens

written By Victoria Ogunbule Taiwo


  1. National Academies Press. (2019). Dietary Reference Intakes Tables and Application. 

  2. Nordqvist, J. (2017). Low Potassium: Symptoms, Signs & Treatment. 

  3. Thompson Seedless Corn Flour . Retrieved fromhttps://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173630/nutrients 

  4. Foodsconsulting.ab.ca..(2021). Potassium. 

  5. Coles, J. (2019). Coconut water: healthy or hype?. 

  6. Webber naturals.(2021).What Are Electrolytes? 

  7. Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health. (2018).
    Bean Brownies bake/whip up a storm with plant-based legume options for desert ^(info)

  8. SFGATE.Quantities of each fruit in milligrams(per average 136g serving size) noted.[^info]
    ^(source)
    Consistency throughout all-sources choosing the most authentic source by sifting through many to finally settle on this one. 

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