Foods With Potassium - A Listed Variety

A Varied List of Foods
with Potassium

Whether you are suffering from high blood pressure or not, an extensive list of foods with potassium will help support cellular health.

Potassium is a mineral that is not stored in the body like other minerals, therefore, you need some potassium every day. It is essential for the body’s cells to live.

Most foods contain some potassium, but you may need to select those types rich in potassium to support the body`s fight against disease.

I have grouped the foods into 4 categories for easier selection depending on each individual`s need or condition.

The foods are listed by their potassium content; from very rich, rich, very good, to good.

The Very Rich Category of Foods with Potassium

1. Dulse - seaweed
2. Kelp - seaweed
3. Sunflower seed
4. Wheat germ
5. Almond
6. Raisin
7. Parsley
8. Brazil nut

9. Lettuce
10. Endives
11. Lambs quarters
12. Radish
13. Chinese cabbage
14. Dandelion root
15. Dill

Foods, abundant in potassium should be sought after if this mineral is being leached from your system through diuretics or other drugs. Take caution when doing so. Either ask your doctor if the drugs you are taking increase or decrease potassium levels, or look at the information/side effects slip that comes with your prescription.

The Rich Category of Foods With Potassium

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 of foods containing Potassium 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.

The Very Good Category of Foods With Potassium

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.

The Good Category of Foods With Potassium

46. Cayenne
47. Chives
48. Egg Plant
49. Beet
50. Lentils
51. Papaya
52. Peach
53. Orange
54. Raspberry
55. Strawberry
56. Cherry
57. Grape
58. Onion
59. 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.

Did you find what you were looking for? These foods are only a small sample of what`s available.

There`s a lot more food that can supply your diet with enough potassium, helping your system bring blood pressure down nuturally.