I've been advised to increase my potassium intake due to low levels. Could you recommend some specific foods that are good sources of potassium to help raise my levels naturally?
Answered by
Lisa Miller - Patient Advocate
Yes! Here are some potassium rich foods:
Dried Apricots - One cup contains around 1,500 mg of potassium
Potatoes - A large baked potato with skin provides around 1,600 mg of potassium
Sweet Potatoes - One large sweet potato contains around 1,100 mg of potassium
Tomato Puree/Paste - 1/4 cup of tomato paste has around 670 mg of potassium
Beans - Kidney beans, white beans, lima beans are excellent sources with around 600-700 mg per cup
Lentils - 1/2 cup of lentils provides around 365 mg of potassium
Yogurt - One cup of plain yogurt contains around 580 mg of potassium
Salmon and Other Fish - A 3 oz serving of salmon has around 530 mg of potassium
Avocados - One avocado contains around 975 mg of potassium
Leafy Greens like Spinach and Swiss Chard - 1 cup of cooked spinach or chard has around 840 mg potassium
Bananas - A medium banana contains around 420 mg of potassium
Coconut Water - One cup provides around 600 mg of potassium
Raisins - 1/2 cup of raisins contains around 620 mg of potassium
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