Potassium Rich Foods

All people need a lot of potassium in the diet. Potassium or potassium is one of the most important minerals for the health and efficiency of our body. It is important for the function of neurons in your brain and nerves, and is also required for other activities and muscle contraction. For this reason, eating potassium-rich foods are very important for athletes and people who do a lot of physical work daily. 

According to researchers from Italy, eat plenty of potassium-rich foods like green vegetables, potatoes and bananas can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Other potassium-rich foods include soybeans, apricots, papaya, melon, mango, pumpkin, tomato, avocado, carrots, spinach, nonfat yogurt, prune juice, dried beans, peas, salmon, tuna and many more. 

From the results of a study of nearly 44,000 adults, with a 9-food eating potassium-rich foods every day for a year, has suffered a stroke risk of 38% smaller than that just eat 4 meals. Potassium serves to improve blood circulation in the body, thus lowering the risk of blood clots that can cause a stroke. Some studies also show, getting adequate nutrition numbers on a regular basis for potassium can lower the risk of kidney stones up to half. 

Based on the 2004 study, Americans consume only half servings of potassium supposed to keep their bodies still operate at full capacity. The lack of intake of foods rich in potassium can cause many problems such as fatigue, cramps and even minor problems at heart. Disorder that occurs when potassium deficiency is known as hypokalemia, this will be a problem because it brings a lot of harmful side effects. And if your potassium levels drop then a stroke and heart disease may also occur. So be careful. Consider your daily eating habits and see if you get enough potassium in your diet. 

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Foods that are rich in potassium:

    * Potatoes, 1 fruit contains about 900 mg potassium. Should be consumed in a way cooked with skin
    * Prune, ½ cup contains about 630 mg of potassium
    * Raisins, ½ cup contains about 600 mg of potassium
    * Orange juice, 1 cup medium (180ml) - 450 mg potassium
    * Spinach, ½ cup cooked - 420 mg potassium
    * Tomatoes, 1 - 290 mg potassium
    * Banana, 1 - 420 mg potassium
    * Sunflower seeds, 1 oz - 241 mg potassium
    * Almonds, 1 oz - 200 mg potassium 

The portion above to meet the nutritional adequacy rate 4700 mg potassium. Cheaper and easier to prevent than to cure. Prevent the risk of heart disease and stroke early on by eating foods rich in potassium.