Foods high in Potassium

We’re going to talk about a wonderful mineral called potassium. Potassium has multiple roles of maintaining the balance of fluids in the body, regulating blood pressure, fluids, and acidity.

Foods Highest in Potassium:

Sweet potato, baked: 694mg

Tomato paste, 1/4 cup: 664mg

Swiss chard, 1/2 cup, cooked: 655mg

Prune juice, 3/4 cup: 530mg

Carrot juice, 3/4 cup: 517mg

Green soybeans, 1/2 cup, cooked: 485mg

Winter squash, 1/2 cup, cooked: 448mg

Medium banana: 422mg

Spinach, 1/2 cup, cooked: 419mg

Dried peaches, 1/4 cup: 398mg

Rockmelon, 1/4 medium: 368mg

Red kidney beans, 1/2 cup, cooked: 358mg

Orange juice, 3/4 cup: 355mg

Food & Eating | Healthy Eating

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Drinks | Recipes

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Recipes | Vegetables

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ByAudreyP May 23, 2013August 12, 2017

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Grains and Legumes | Recipes

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ByAudreyP June 16, 2013August 13, 2017

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Breads and Pastry | Recipes

Whole Wheat & Spelt Flour Flatbread

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Desserts and Snacks | Recipes

Almond Butter Fudge

ByAudreyP August 30, 2013August 16, 2017

(Yields: 6 fudge, Serving: 2, Prep time: 15 mins) Ingredients 1 cup almond butter chunks (1 packet almond/almond meal, instructions below*) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup A sprinkle of sea salt Instructions You’ll need a packet of roasted almonds or almond meal to start with. Do know that you’ll be making…

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