Potassium Rich Foods You Need!

Foods that are rich in potassium include:

• Bran cereal

• Whole-wheat bread and pasta

• Nuts

• Certain meat and poultry

• Brown and wild rice

• Salt substitutes (make sure to read labels for how much potassium it contains)

• Molasses

Beans or legumes that are high in potassium include:

• Lima beans

• Pinto beans

• Kidney beans

• Soybeans

• Lentils

Some dairy products, like milk and yogurt, are high in potassium (low-fat or fat-free is better).

Some fish contain potassium:

• Tuna and salmon canned have a higher source of potassium

• Halibut

• Cod

• Trout

• Rockfish

Potassium-rich fruit is also a good choice:

• Orange juice

• Tomato juice

• Prune juice

• Apricot juice

• Grapefruit juice

Also many fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium:

• Bananas

• oranges

• cantaloupe

• honeydew

• apricots

• grapefruit

• some dried fruits:

  1. such as prunes

  2. raisins

  3. dates

• Cooked spinach

• Cooked broccoli

• Potatoes

• Sweet potatoes

• Mushrooms

• Peas

• Cucumbers

• Zucchini

• Pumpkins

• Leafy greens