Daily Potassium

Potassium is an important mineral for our bodies. It maintains normal blood pressure, helps our muscles contract, regulates fluids and mineral balance in and out of our cells as well as transmitting nerve impulses.

Most of us have heard that bananas are a terrific source of potassium – but did you know that potassium is found naturally in a wide range of fruits and vegetables, and many contain even more potassium than a banana?

For example: a half a cup of raisins contains 1,126 milligrams – more than twice that of a single banana which contains just 451 mgs. A baked potato with the skin on contains 844 mg and half an avocado contains 742. An 8 ounce glass of orange juice delivers 474 mgs.

The next time you are in the produce section, read the nutritional information and you'll find some pleasant nutrition surprises ... and remember the Recommended Allowance for potassium is 3,500 mg every day!