Can't get my potassium goal!

orsnowboard

I can't seem to reach my potassium goals. Any suggestions besides banana? I've considered drinking a coconut water each day but it won't get me to my potassium.

niss63

Low sodium V-8 juice, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes, to name a few.

peachyxoxoxo

Check out this link: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=90

That website is a great resource!

Pocket_Pixi

potatoes, and beet greens work too.

blasiansrus

if you're just basing how much potassium off of mfp, your intake could be inaccurate! Many foods have it in them, but don't have it on a nutrition label simply because it isn't required
Otherwise, they do have potassium supplements & you could always google a list of high potassium foods & incorporate those into your diet! Best of luck x

EmilyTwist1

Broccoli is really high in potassium. It actually has more than bananas. Also potatoes (with the skins) and carrots.

Pimpmonkey

Low sodium V-8 juice, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes, to name a few.

sweet potatoes for sure!!!

LelliAmi

potatoes.

Papillon22

if you're just basing how much potassium off of mfp, your intake could be inaccurate! Many foods have it in them, but don't have it on a nutrition label simply because it isn't required

that's what I was thinking about. Don't trust the numbers here unless you've added the values for potassium yourself.
Good luck!

Redheadthyca

Coconut water is loaded with potassium and same with dark leafy greens! Dairy has potassium, but it's not listed.

Drakonhold

Double check your labels. Lots of foods don't show potassium, even though they contain it. Plus, if you're only going by the nutrition data on myfitnesspal, some of the items don't have all the nutrients listed on them.

Beet greens have some of the most potassium per serving of anything.

ahjenny

Sweet raw cherries has potassium in them, too.

ScottFree_66

red, white or black beans are very high.... spinach and tomatoes are a good source as well.

check this page out:
http://potassiumrichfoods.com/potassium-rich-foods-list/

bellesouth18

Other than what's already been listed, all dairy products and orange juice, and I think pineapple juice, too, contain potassium. :drinker: I wouldn't take a supplement without checking your intake yourself. Too much or too little can do some weird things to your heart.

tnqnt

What everyone said so far....plus....use Nusalt to flavor your food instead is salt....it is Potassium Chloride:-) :-) :-) Potassium content is 530 mg per 1/6 teaspoon!! :-)

sundaywishes

Bump! I need to check out those links!

themedalist

Please be aware that many of the foods listed in the MFP database will list potassium as zero, even though the food contains significant amounts of potassium. So you may be getting more than you think! For reasons that escape me, potassium is frequently ignored. Which is a shame, given that potassium is so important in balancing sodium intake.

Dried apricots, white potatoes, apples, tomatoes, spinach, soy milk, salmon, and sweet potatoes are all good sources of potassium. If your diet is rich in fresh fruits and veggies, chances are you'll be getting lots of potassium.

See also:

http://potassiumrichfoods.com/potassium-rich-foods-list/

orsnowboard

You guys rock!! I'll start by adding some of the foods to my meal plan but i'll also check my entries.

Thanks everyone!!

FYI - not a supplement fan at all.... too easy to get the wrong kind, not take the right amount... just costs money without the real benefits.