Potassium levels

stubsy1968

I've only been on MFP for about 3 weeks now and have changed my food diary recently to track sodium and potassium. I understand how they balance each other out (in simple terms) but was wondering if I'm low on sodium but also quite low on potassium how will that affect me. I try to eat potassium rich foods every day but am worried about eating too many bananas (I also eat tomatoes, avocado's).

Can anyone suggest some other potassium rich foods and how having not met my daily potassium levels can affect me?

Thx Kathy

killagb

http://www.vitamins-minerals-in-food.com/potassium-rich-foods-list.php

adross3

Potassium is vital in organ function. The better your organs function, the greater your fat loss will happen. I did an article on it. Under my photo is a number. Click on it. Potassium is an electrolyte.

veni84

grapefruits are high in potassium and help boost your metabolism.

lovelee79

BUMP

ruby_red_rose

Have you considered taking a multi-vitamin tablet every day? It should help ensure you are taking in enough vitamins and minerals.

killagb

Have you considered taking a multi-vitamin tablet every day? It should help ensure you are taking in enough vitamins and minerals.

They typically do not have much potassium in them. Maybe 100mg.

Adrenaline_Queen

Have you considered taking a multi-vitamin tablet every day? It should help ensure you are taking in enough vitamins and minerals.

They typically do not have much potassium in them. Maybe 100mg.

Also something to note, unless they are pharmaceuticaly graded, (most arn't, ask in the shop, if the dont know, dont get them, make them show you on the packet) then you have no idea what is inside each vitamin. If you have the correct amount of vitamins in that tablet, your body might not absorb it, also the tablet itself most probably wont be digested by your body but pass right through it... xx

To find out if your body will digest, (ok we have different acids in our bodies, but this test has been proven effective) put table in a glass of water, if within the hour, half usually works best, the table has devolved, then your body will do the same, that is how long it takes to reach your gut, if in this time it has not broken down, you might just as well flush them down the toilet when you get them home after buying them xxxxxxxx

Potassium for blood pressure and calcium balance.

Brazil nuts,
Wholegrains
Chick Peas
Pumpkin seeds
Yeast extract
Strawberries
Bananas
Tomatoes
Also many more fruit and vegetables xxxx

stubsy1968

Thx everyone for your feedback. Today's totals are:

Goal Actual
Sodium 2,500 1,998
Potassium 3,500 1,280

Potassium actual is only after eating a 2nd banana for the day (I had tomatoes too). Just wandered if my balance was OK or not.

I will be sure to check out the sites and info you all posted too. Thanks so much!

Kathy