Potassium DIRTY DOZEN: Top 12 Potassium Rich Foods

Ok so I hope te word POTASSIUM doesn't bore you, but I just had to share this with you all.

Mostly because I will be listing some of my most favorite foods, plus one of them was listed in my last post when I talked about 4 Fat Burning Foods.

Also because these foods has personally helped me with something that has a been a personal pet peeve of mine, but you gotta keep reading to find out what!

So let's get a little educational today and learn some good key facts about...

POTASSIUM

Potassium is a vital nutrient needed for the body to balance and maintain fluids and electrolytes. Hence primary nutrient to keep the body hydrated. It is a required mineral for the heart, kidneys, brain and muscular tissues to function properly.

Let’s cover just 3 of the many great health benefits of having a potassium rich diet!

1. Relieve Muscle Cramps| Improved Muscle Strength.

Muscle cramps commonly occur if an athlete becomes dehydrated and isn’t consuming enough potassium rich foods before and after exercise.

2. Reduced Risk of Stroke| Lower Blood Pressure (Hypertension) It is known and have been backed my numerous of studies that individuals with high potassium levels experience a decrease in blood pressure leading to a lower risk of stroke.

3. Reduced Cellulite Appearance This one’s my favorite to share. As I discussed above that potassium is an essential nutrient for balancing and maintaining fluid in the body, therefore having a diet rich in potassium causes the body to release excess fluid in the body, which helps relieve the fatty deposits aka cellulite. Also note: monitoring the consumption of sodium intake is super important as it causes the body to retain fluid is important for reducing the appearance of cellulite. Stay tune for future blog post as I will share the best ways to ABOLISH Cellulite!

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Potassium Function In The Body

If the body is lacking potassium common symptoms such as dehydration, severe headaches, heart palpitations, swelling of glands and tissues can occur. Although potassium deficiency is rare, low levels of potassium are primarily caused by failing to properly hydrate after exercise, vomiting, diarrhea and a diet low in fruits and vegetables.

A lack of a potassium in the body can lead to:

• Muscle cramps

• Fatigue

• Increased blood pressure

• Irritability

• Weight gain

• Cellulite buildup

Having a diet rich in potassium rich foods would be grand to bypass these symptoms.

Top 12 Foods Rich in Potassium

Here’s a list of the top 12 foods rich in potassium along with their serving size.

1) Banana Serving Size 1 large

2) Spinach Serving Size 1 cup

3) Sweet potato Serving Size 1 medium

4) Avocado Serving Size 1 medium

5) Kefir or Yogurt Serving Size 1 cup

6) Mushrooms Serving Size 1 cup

7) Dried apricots (Sulfur Free) Serving Size ½ cup Serving Size

8) White Beans Serving Size ½ cup

9) Coconut Water Serving Size 1 cup

10) Kiwi

Serving Size 1 cup

11) Fig

Serving Size 1 medium

12) Acorn squash Serving Size 1 cup

Consuming 3 servings of these high potassium foods list daily to ensure optimal levels of potassium.

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​To Your Well-Being,

LC

Certified Fitness Trainer | Holistic Wellness & Detox Coach​

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