potassium

submarinewife07
submarinewife07 Posts: 33
edited September 29 in Food and Nutrition
so ive been doing really good with getting everything that i need in my diet with what i eat. but... i realize ive stayed away from potatoes...when before i would eat and eat and eat chips fries mashed potatoes...i had to cut it out because it was a problem...and honestly i dont miss it...i dont like bananas..soo...
My issue now is im very bloated and retaining alot of water and i was told that potassium helps you with that....
any advice?

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  • reallyfatguy
    reallyfatguy Posts: 7 Member
    PIck up a good multi-vitamin. I usually take GNC for men or Advocare products. They seem to make me feel better and have more energy.
  • photorific
    photorific Posts: 577 Member
    PIck up a good multi-vitamin. I usually take GNC for men or Advocare products. They seem to make me feel better and have more energy.

    Most multis don't contain much, if any potassium. Google potassium rich foods, and start incorporating more of those.
  • Gilbrod
    Gilbrod Posts: 1,216 Member
    PIck up a good multi-vitamin. I usually take GNC for men or Advocare products. They seem to make me feel better and have more energy.

    Most multis don't contain much, if any potassium. Google potassium rich foods, and start incorporating more of those.

    Really? I guess I should google how much we need.
  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
    I don't know about potassium helping with that, but you shouldn't just take a potassium suplement without your Dr's supervision (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR602373)

    For bloating, I take probiotics. And to prevent retaining water you have to watch your sodium intake. I don't know what can make it "go away".
    Good luck!
  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
    There are many foods higher in potassium then bananas. Check this link.....

    http://www.weightlossforall.com/potassium-rich-food.htm
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    Eating fruits and vegetables will raise your daily potassium intake. All fresh fruits and vegetables contain potassium and it balances out your sodium intake. Everyday you probably want to strive for a 4 to 1 ( and higher) ratio of potassium to sodium. More processed foods = high sodium levels. More fresh fruit and veg = high potassium levels.

    You can easily (very tasty too!) raise your potassium daily with one large (16ozs) fresh fruit smoothie! Use only fruit, water, ice. (small amount of 100% juice can be added)
  • kristabella2
    kristabella2 Posts: 1
    I use salt substitues as potassium sources. I mix 1/2 tsp in water in a shot glass, drink it fast and have a big glass of water to follow it. The taste is pretty bad, but it's only for a second. I find the Morton brand more tolerable than Nu-Salt. I started this for leg cramps at night and it has worked great. The 1/2 tsp gives 1220 mg of potassium, sometimes I'll have a "dose" in the morning and again before bed, making it 2440 mg. Just to be safe I think it would be a good idea to ask a doctor before doing this (even tho I haven't :smile: )
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