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The jury is still out on these potential
benefits
May help prevent and possibly lower high
blood pressure in some people.
Too
much may be risky
A diet rich in potassium from food is unlikely
to be a problem for healthy individuals
because excesses are typically eliminated
from your body. However, individuals with
kidney disease may have to watch the amount
of potassium in their diet. The use of potassium
supplements or potassium salt (often found
as potassium chloride in salt substitutes)
can cause dangerously high levels of potassium
to accumulate in the body in infants;, in
individuals with certain medical conditions,
such as heart disease; and in folks on certain
medications.High levels of potassium in
the body can cause heart problems and even
death. Supplements should never be taken
without the approval of your doctor.
Top
five potassium-rich foods
Potato, baked with skin, 7 oz
Yogurt, low fat vanilla, 8 oz
Milk, 8 oz grapefruit juice, canned, 8 oz
Spinach, raw, 1 cup
Canned, 1/2 cup watermelon, 1 cup
Quick
tips to clinch your needs
Rise
and dine with a glass of grapefruit juice
, followed by fresh strawberries topped
with yogurt .
A
trip to the lunchtime salad bar can be a
potassium heaven. Start with two cups of
spinach and then ladle on chickpeas, broccoli
and tons of other veggies.
A baked potato stuffed with low fat cheese
and broccoli will allow you to hit the potassium
jackpot. Don't forget to chase it with a
glass of milk.
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