Have you ever heard that potassium can help to lower blood pressure but didn't understand why? Potassium is a mineral that blunts the effects of sodium, better known as salt. We all know that with a high blood pressure diagnosis comes the hated lecture about salt in your diet as it is known that too much salt can raise ones blood pressure.
The following is a partial list of foods that are high in potassium. If you suffer from high blood pressure, be sure to include one or two of these items in your meals everyday. If you don't have high blood pressure, it is still a good idea to eat more of these foods as a preventative measure. They are 'taste-good' foods so you have no excuse!
- bananas
- cantaloupe
- honeydew
- kidney beans
- mushrooms
- orange juice
- peas
- sweet potatoes
- tomatoes
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