Wednesday, March 19, 2008

#301 FOOD CONTAINING POTASSIUM

Potassium : A micro nutrient needed daily to maintain good health and strong body. A very important element for those who try to lose weight. Potassium imbalance can lead to serious health consequences.

Potassium jobs in our body include to ensure proper functioning of cells, regulate blood pressure and to keep the right balance of water in all cells including muscles and fat cells.

High Potassium:
- Banana
- Kiwi
- Orange
- Honeydew
- Tomato
- Spinach ( Bayam)
- Potato
- Milk
- Fish
- Prunes

Moderate Potassium
- Apples
- Carrots
- Corn
- mushrooms
- Brinjal
- Onions
- Peach
- pears
- water melon
- Onion
- Pineapples
- Raisins

Low potassium
-Cabbage
- Cucumber
-grapes
- plums

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