12 Best Foods Rich in Potassium

Hey guys, how are you? We believe that you're fit. So, We have a list of healthy foods rich in potassium. Potassium is considered to be the most important of the minerals, which every human body requires in a high quantity. We need at least 4700 mg a day of potassium for building cellular energy, moving fluids, strengthening muscles, and supporting digestion. It can be very difficult to meet these daily requirements when consuming modern processed foods regularly.  

In today's article, we will highlight a list of the best 12 foods rich in potassium for fighting fatigue, cramps, and poor digestion, and also strengthening the muscles, and protecting against stroke and heart attacks.

1. Avocado - 

 

One of nature's best sources of healthy fats, 1 medium to large size avocado contains 975mg of potassium. These are also a wonderful source of Vitamin C and Vitamin E for healthy skin.

 

2. Beet Tops - 

 

The leaves found on the top of beets or beetroot are one of the highest natural sources of potassium and other minerals. 100g of beet tops contains 909mg of potassium. You can blend these into green smoothies or consume them in a healthy salad.

 

3. Kale -

 

We also recommend consuming lots of curly and flat-leaf kale to boost your intake of minerals. 100g contains 490mg of potassium and a host of other important nutrients such as lutein and plant proteins.

 

4. Spinach - 

 

100g of fresh spinach leaves contains 558mg of potassium and works well in healthy salads. These are also a fantastic source of Vitamin K, magnesium, folate, and beta carotene for overall health. Always consume lemon juice in your salad dressings to protect against the formation of kidney stones.

 

5. Salmon -

 

Many people do not realize that some fish and animal products are also rich in potassium. 1/2 a fillet of wild-caught salmon contains around 720mg of potassium. Eating this alongside a salad with the vegetables shown today will rapidly help to boost your potassium intake.

 

6. Brussels Sprouts -

One of the healthiest superfoods in nature, brussels sprouts pack 389mg of potassium in 100g. These are fantastic for heart health and strengthening the muscles of the body.

7. Pomegranate -

 

If you enjoy consuming pomegranate seeds, then we recommend adding them to healthy salads. 100g of these contains 236mg of potassium. These are also excellent for urinary and kidney health.

 

8. Swiss Chard -

 

This is another fantastic cruciferous vegetable that helps to detoxify the body from harmful chemicals. 100g of Swiss Chard contains 325mg of potassium. It is also one of the best sources of Vitamin K, which can be used to help blood clotting in the body.

 

9. Asparagus - 

 

Asparagus is yet another fantastic vegetable for supporting the health of the urinary system and healthy brain function. 100g of this contains 202mg of potassium.

  

10. Bok Choy -

 

Also known as Chinese Cabbage, bok choy is also a wonderful source of potassium-containing 252mg in 100g of the leaves. This is also a fantastic vegetable to consume for stomach ulcers and to reduce acid reflux.

 

11. Tuna -

 

1/2 a fillet of fresh tuna contains 804mg of potassium. We always recommend consuming healthy fish with raw salad and avocados as a source of fat. This makes the perfect balanced meal for boosting electrolytes and strengthening the cells throughout the body.

 

12. Parsley -

 

Last but not least parsley is an amazing herb that is loaded with potassium. 100g of this contains 554 mg of potassium. This is one of the best detoxifying herbs and can be blended into a vegetable smoothie to load up on healthy minerals and chlorophyll.

As you can see there are many foods that you can consume which are rich in potassium. You can also take a daily supplement of potassium citrate to help meet your daily requirement of 4700mg, however, you should always consume this in a blend of other minerals to keep everything in balance. You will need to consume large leafy green salads, or vegetable smoothies each day to meet these requirements.

We recommend blending a bunch of parsley, with some kale, beet tops, and blueberries. Top this off with water and use a powerful blender to completely purify this into a drink. This is one of the best ways to boost your potassium levels quickly. Over time the body will use this potassium to build strong and healthy potassium pumps which are involved with all of the cells in the body.

The human body evolved to consume large amounts of plant-based foods including roots, flowers, leaves, stems, and other plant matter during the Paleolithic age. We are also well adapted to saturated fat from animal sources, as this works with the potassium from vegetables to produce strong and healthy cells, especially muscle tissue. 

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