Potassium

RoyBeck

MFP calculated my potassium daily target at 3500 which is 24500 per week. Last week my actual was 310mg!! Is this bad or not a problem?

I hate bananas so what else can I have to up this?

Coyla

Potatoes and sweet potatoes are loaded with potassium, along with apricots and lentils. Low Sodium V8 is also a great option.

Bananas aren't that great when it comes to potassium anyway. It's a common misconception.

ncmedic201

I monitor my potassium due to blood pressure. My diary is open if you want to look at it. There are lots of foods with potassium. The last few days mine hasn't been that great, but if you look previous to that you will see more high potassium foods.

3dogsrunning

Potassium isn't required on nutrition labels so you will find that many things that have potassium don't have it included on MFP. So just becasue you aren't hitting your target doesn't mean you are actually low.

ldrosophila

I'm also under the belief that not all the potassium content is calculated in the database. It's a very hard goal to achieve in general though, but I think it's a great goal if we can get there. Aim every day to eat a little more fruit and vegetables. V8 is loaded with K unless you are worried about the salt. Add some dairy too.

carolemorden9

I wish potassium was a required nutrient to be on food labels. It would be easier to monitor.

GormanGhaste

Fruits and vegetables in general are good sources, especially per calorie. I would start by eating both at every meal, and then you can reassess from there.

CarolElaine25

Watermelon and orange juice are great for potassium.

Here's a pretty comprehensive list: http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/food-sources-of-potassium.php

chrisdavey

lots of chicken and pumpkin

rhiannon737

please dont think i'm stupid for asking but why is monitoring your potassium important? i feel like i should be but i dont know what the benefits of high or low potassium are...

otyas

I think that if you are eating a balanced diet, a slight potassium deficiency day to day won't be problematic. Most people cant reach the recommended dietary intake and supplements are controlled due to the risks associated with ingesting too much. It can kill you.

If you are on a low carb diet and in ketosis however, you may want to look for ways to supplement potassium. Your doctor may prescribe slow K, if your electrolyte balance is worryingly low. First choice, you will probably want to look at increasing dietary intake. Avocado, light salt (contains potassium chloride), bacon, broccoli and yes...bananas. .

Do you have symptoms such as muscle weakness, cramps, dizziness? If you do, speak to your doctor. If not most people would benefit from an increase in dietary sources.

Serah87

please dont think i'm stupid for asking but why is monitoring your potassium important? i feel like i should be but i dont know what the benefits of high or low potassium are...

If you have low potassium for very long time you could have some heart issues, I had a very very low potassium and had to go the hospital and had to have an IV put in.

Elby0030

According to Borat, Kazakhstan produces the world premium Potassium;

Kazakhstan number one exporter of potassium!
Other countries have inferior potassium

otyas

LOL:laugh:

alisondavidson9

I monitor my potassium because I'm a runner and if I don't get enough I get sore muscles and slow recovery, but I'm constantly low! I really hope it's because not everything in the food database has potassium listed.