There are many fresh fruits and vegetables that are rich in potassium.
Bananas
Rockmelon
Oranges
Apricots
Grapefruit
Honeydew
Dates
Raisins
Prunes
Broccoli (cooked)
Spinach (cooked)
Mushrooms
Sweet potato
Peas
Zuchini
Eggplant
Cucumber
Pumpkin
Leafy greens
Potassium is a mineral that is found in the foods that you eat.
They help to assist in general body functions such as.
Muscle contraction
Water balance
Blood Pressure
Heart Rythmn
Digestion
PH balance
Nerve impulses
It is important to consume the right balance of potassium rich food because the body does not make its own potassium.
Consuming to much or too little potassium can cause serious health consequences.
There are certain conditions that can cause potassium deficiency such as
Kidney disease
magnesium deficiency
use of antibiotics, such as carbenicillin and penicillin
Excess sweating, diarrhea and vomiting
Severe deficiencies can be life-threatening. Signs of a potassium deficiency include:
extreme fatigue
muscle spasms, weakness, or cramping
irregular heartbeat
constipation, nausea, or vomiting
There is also the risk of overdosing on Potassium which is rare for those who have a balanced diet. Some risk factors are:
Taking too many supplements (potassium)
Prolonged exercise
Kidney disease
diabetes
Cocaine use
Chemotherapy.