TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – Potassium is an essential mineral that needed by our body. Its needed to help certain process in our body. The unlucky thing is our body couldn't produce this meral and we need to get it from certain food.
Taken from parenting.co, a nutrient expert from Wahington DC Taylor Johnson, R.D., L.D.N. suggested several foods that contain high potassium to be consumed daily. Here they are:
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1. Potato
Potato known to have high potassium. Most of a potato’s potassium is found in the flesh, but about one-third of the potassium content is concentrated in the skin. For this reason, consuming unpeeled potatoes gets you the most of this important mineral
2. Sweet Potatoes
An 180 gram of sweet potatoes could give you around 18% of recommended daily intake (RDI) potassium or around 846 mg. Yet, sweet potato are also high in vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. It also provides nearly four times the RDI for vitamin A.
3. Beetroot
Beets are a deep red root vegetable with a naturally sweet flavor. A cup or equal to 170 grams of beetroot contains 518 mg of potassium, or 11% of the RDI. The potassium content of beetroot may also improve blood vessel function as well as decrease the risk of heart disease.
4. Orange
Beside high in vitamin C, also also a good source of potassium. It also high in folate, vitamin A, and a also a good source of antioxidants.
5. Banana
Bananas are famous as a good source of potassium. Indeed, one medium-sized banana contains 422 mg, or 12% of the RDI for potassium. It also high in vitamin C, B6, manganese, magnesium, and fiber. It's also a good source of antioxidants.
6. Avocado
One medium-sized avocado provides 20% of the RDI for potassium. It's also rich with fiber, antioxidant, vitamin C, K, B6, and folate.
7. Yogurt
Yogurt is a great source of calcium, riboflavin and potassium. One cup (245 grams) of this creamy treat provides you with 11% of the RDI for potassium.when you buy this food try to aim for a plain one. It's also good for your digestion. (*)
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