Potassium-rich foods: Why you need them and the best sources beyond bananas
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Joyce Hendley
Summary
This article discusses the importance of potassium as a nutrient of public health concern, noting that most Americans don't get enough despite potassium being widely available in plant-based foods. It covers recommended daily intake levels (3,400 mg for men, 2,600 mg for women), the health benefits of potassium including supporting healthy blood pressure and heart function, and highlights that bananas are just one of many potassium-rich foods — with options like potatoes, papayas, and other plant foods also being excellent sources.
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bskyPotassium-rich foods: Why you need them and the best sources beyond bananashealth.harvard.eduKey quotes
· 3 pulledBananas are just the beginning: almost every food in the plant kingdom, from potatoes to papayas, supplies some amount of potassium.
Nutrition experts have flagged the mineral as a nutrient of public health concern.
The recommended adequate intake is 3,400 milligrams (mg) per day for adult men and 2,600 mg for adult women, yet surveys suggest most Americans aren't getting enough.
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