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PostPosted: 06/13/07 - 02:47    Post subject: Source of Potassium
Is there a good source of potassium I can be taking? The most I have ever seen in a supplement is 6% of daily values and i was wondering if there is something i should be using to help that.
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PostPosted: 08/02/07 - 20:13    Post subject: Re: Source of Potassium
tracy_runner wrote:
Is there a good source of potassium I can be taking? The most I have ever seen in a supplement is 6% of daily values and i was wondering if there is something i should be using to help that.


Eat some bananas, kiwi, or, if I remember correctly, the motherlode is avacado.
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PostPosted: 08/06/07 - 13:39    Post subject:
Avocados are great for potassium - so are oranges and cantaloupe.
Also, milk, yogurt, broccoli, and fish are great sources. As far as supplements go, I'm not sure of a good one to try that would have a higher percentage but the foods will definitely help!
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PostPosted: 01/26/09 - 04:43    Post subject:
Eating a variety of foods containing potassium would get you an adequate amount of this mineral. If you eat a balanced diet, you would rarely need potassium supplements.

To retain potassium from foods when cooking, use a minimal amount of water and cook for the shortest possible time.

Here are some potassium rich foods:

Acorn squash
Potato with skin
Spinach
Lentils
Kidney beans
Split peas
White navy beans
Butternut squash
Watermelon
Raisins
Yogurt, low-fat, plain
Orange juice
Brussel sprouts
Zucchini
Bananas
Collards
Cantaloupe
Milk, low-fat 1%
Broccoli
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PostPosted: 01/31/09 - 13:47    Post subject:
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