The following is a table of some of the best high potassium foods – beans and other legumes. The values given are all for 100 grams of food (about 3.5 ounces). The values for potassium and sodium are in milligrams. The recommended daily intake for potassium is 4700 milligrams or more. There is no recommended limit for anyone in normal health.
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High Potassium Foods – Ones That Taste Great Raw
Eating foods high in potassium on a consistent basis is a great benefit to your health. It will lower blood pressure, reduce risk of kidney stones, and reduce risk of bone loss. Your goal should be to get 4.7 grams (4700 mg) of potassium in high potassium foods. When you don't feel like cooking, here are some great high potassium foods that taste great raw to help you reach that goal.
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Low Potassium Diet — Who Needs It?
For most people a diet with many high potassium foods has a lot of benefit. It can decrease hypertension, reduce the chance of kidney stones, and help maintain bone density. However, there are some people who require a low potassium diet. They will usually know they have to restrict their potassium because they will be under the care of a doctor. The doctor will tell them of the need for a low potassium diet, and either the doctor or a dietitian will tell them how to stay on one.