POTASSIUM RICH FOODS (E)
Tumeric - 10 gm = 252.5mg of potassium
Tumeric or correctively Turmeric is always on the cooks rack.
It is present in many foods as a colorant and protective agent which was unaware of before.
Some of the Asian visitors will know it under the names kunyit or haldi. It has high recognition in Ayurvedic and Indian Traditional medicine, and for quite some time now has attracted the attention of Western medicinal research, especially in the field of cancer.
Take powerful antioxidants that contain turmeric because it’s one of the best anti-oxidants you can get. The curcumin in the turmeric is the active ingredient known as an effective anti-inflammatory. It is used to reduce inflamed joints, so all you arthritis sufferers out there take note!
To add up, there are two benefits that turmeric can serve to help reduce blood pressure. As a potassium rich food, turmeric is a good source, but also the polyphenols that are in curcumin may help fight against cardiovascular disease.
POTASSIUM RICH FOODS (D)
POTASSIUM RICH FOODS (D)
White Cabbage
White cabbage is the most common of cabbages and has been known to be a healthy food for decades.
The fact is that it is said to be good for varicose veins. Try eating it shredded along with red cabbage, carrots, yellow and green peppers and onion as a colourful and nutrient rich salad, side dish.
The Stroke Association encourage the eating of different coloured vegetables because the different colours indicate the presence of different essential nutrients.
Both types of cabbage as well as green, contain sulphur which is good for Detoxing your body and works as an antioxidant. Have you heard of the cabbage soup diet?
White Cabbage
White cabbage is the most common of cabbages and has been known to be a healthy food for decades.
The fact is that it is said to be good for varicose veins. Try eating it shredded along with red cabbage, carrots, yellow and green peppers and onion as a colourful and nutrient rich salad, side dish.
The Stroke Association encourage the eating of different coloured vegetables because the different colours indicate the presence of different essential nutrients.
Both types of cabbage as well as green, contain sulphur which is good for Detoxing your body and works as an antioxidant. Have you heard of the cabbage soup diet?
POTASSIUM RICH FOODS (C)
POTASSIUM RICH FOODS (C)
Red Cabbage - 100 gm = 243 mg of potassium
Red cabbage has an added advantage as well as a disadvantage compared with it`s sister the white cabbage. Although a potassium rich food, it contains less potassium than the white but makes up in double the vitamin C. Some sources have even stipulated up to 5 times more.
Normally it is associated with pickles but boiled red cabbage adds a colourful alternative to white and it contains Anthocyanin which helps protect against heart disease.
If you don’t want to loose the red colour, put a touch of vinegar in the water.
Red Cabbage - 100 gm = 243 mg of potassium
Red cabbage has an added advantage as well as a disadvantage compared with it`s sister the white cabbage. Although a potassium rich food, it contains less potassium than the white but makes up in double the vitamin C. Some sources have even stipulated up to 5 times more.
Normally it is associated with pickles but boiled red cabbage adds a colourful alternative to white and it contains Anthocyanin which helps protect against heart disease.
If you don’t want to loose the red colour, put a touch of vinegar in the water.
POTASSIUM RICH FOODS (B)
POTASSIUM RICH FOODS (B)
Coriander - tablespoon (dried) = 80 mg of potassium
Coriander is widely used in Indian food. A delight to the palate indeed, but it has other locked in delights. Did you know that coriander is known to reduce stress, act as an antioxidant, is an anti-inflammatory and is known as a potassium rich food.
When you buy coriander, buy the whole seed to make sure you are getting it’s full strength of nutrients. Crushed coriander seed looses some of the potassium, vitamin C and other nutrients.
Why not try a raw potassium rich food drink called Potassium Punch. It is the recipe of a late raw food specialist, Dr Norman Walker? You take a couple of sprigs of fresh coriander, 4 leafs of winter greens of lettuce, a half cup of spinach or watercress, 3 carrots, and 2 stalks of celery. Put them all in a juicer and drink.
Coriander - tablespoon (dried) = 80 mg of potassium
Coriander is widely used in Indian food. A delight to the palate indeed, but it has other locked in delights. Did you know that coriander is known to reduce stress, act as an antioxidant, is an anti-inflammatory and is known as a potassium rich food.
When you buy coriander, buy the whole seed to make sure you are getting it’s full strength of nutrients. Crushed coriander seed looses some of the potassium, vitamin C and other nutrients.
Why not try a raw potassium rich food drink called Potassium Punch. It is the recipe of a late raw food specialist, Dr Norman Walker? You take a couple of sprigs of fresh coriander, 4 leafs of winter greens of lettuce, a half cup of spinach or watercress, 3 carrots, and 2 stalks of celery. Put them all in a juicer and drink.
The Good Category of Foods With Potassium (D)
The Good Category of Potassium Rich Foods (D)
- Cayenne
- Chives
- Egg Plant
- Beet
- Lentils
- Papaya
- Peach
- Orange
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Cherry
- Grape
- Onion
- Apple
The foods in this last list are not as high in potassium as the rest, never-the-less, they are still a good source too. There are a few fruits listed that could make a juicy fruit salad for dessert.
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The Very Good Category of Foods With Potassium (C)
The Very Good Category of Foods With Potassium (C)
Potassium Rich Foods :
31. Asparagus
32. Carrot
33. Plum
34. Radish
35. Turnip
36. Mushroom
37. Walnut
38. MIllet
39. Banana
40. Broccoli
41. Squash
42. Coriander
43. Red Cabbage
44. White Cabbage
45. Turmeric
This is a nice mixture of potassium rich foods. There are about 4 or 5 ingredients that would do nicely for a vegetable soup along with a herb to season. They are not too high in potassium so they can be used as groups more safely.
Use your own judgement, but if you`re unsure and there could be complications, consult your doctor or dietician.
Potassium rich foods....
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Potassium Rich Foods :
31. Asparagus
32. Carrot
33. Plum
34. Radish
35. Turnip
36. Mushroom
37. Walnut
38. MIllet
39. Banana
40. Broccoli
41. Squash
42. Coriander
43. Red Cabbage
44. White Cabbage
45. Turmeric
This is a nice mixture of potassium rich foods. There are about 4 or 5 ingredients that would do nicely for a vegetable soup along with a herb to season. They are not too high in potassium so they can be used as groups more safely.
Use your own judgement, but if you`re unsure and there could be complications, consult your doctor or dietician.
Potassium rich foods....
foods-high-in-potassium
The Rich Category of Foods With Potassium
The Rich Category of Foods With Potassium (2)
Potassium Rich Foods
16. Cucumber
17. Spinach
18. Figs; Dried Figs
19. Dates
20. Avocado
21. Wheat bran
22. Pecan
23. Yam
24. Swiss Chard
25. Soybean
26. Garlic
27. Tomato
28. Beans
29. Celery Root
30. Garden Cress
This second list containing Potassium rich foods have many salad items included in it. Choose only one or two from this list, using other foods not so high in potassium to have a balanced variety.
Potassium Rich Foods
Potassium Rich Foods
16. Cucumber
17. Spinach
18. Figs; Dried Figs
19. Dates
20. Avocado
21. Wheat bran
22. Pecan
23. Yam
24. Swiss Chard
25. Soybean
26. Garlic
27. Tomato
28. Beans
29. Celery Root
30. Garden Cress
This second list containing Potassium rich foods have many salad items included in it. Choose only one or two from this list, using other foods not so high in potassium to have a balanced variety.
Potassium Rich Foods
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