Prevent Stroke with Potassium Foods

A recent study involving more than 200,000 volunteers and middle aged adults, published in the Journal Stroke claimed, they who eat fruits, vegetables, and dairy products are high in potassium have a lower risk of stroke than those who received less intake of these minerals.

As quoted from buzzle.com, Potassium is a mineral salt (electrolyte) That Is Essential for maintaining the balance of pH levels in our body fluids. It plays an Important role in regulating our blood pressure, bone mass, nervous system, muscle function, and heart, kidney, and adrenal functions. Low levels of potassium can cause potassium deficiency and bring on a whole host of health problems.

The study results revealed that every increase of 1,000 milligrams (mg) of potassium in your diet every day related with a decreased the possibility of suffering a stroke by 11 percent within five to 14 years into the future.

The following are foods that contain potassium :

• Bananas
• Oranges
• Apricots
• Avocado
• Strawberries
• Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Cucumber
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Chard
• Bell pepper
• Eggplant
• Squash
• Crimini mushrooms
• Brussels sprouts
• Turmeric
• Parsley
• Spinach
• Broccoli
• Tuna
• Halibut

How to Take It:

Potassium supplements, other than the small amount included in a multivitamin, should be taken only under your doctor's supervision. Do not give potassium supplements to a child unless your doctor tells you to.
The recommended daily intakes of dietary potassium are listed below:

Pediatric

• Infants birth - 6 months: 500 mg or 13 mEq
• Infants 7 months - 12 months: 700 mg or 18 mEq
• Children 1 year: 1,000 mg or 26 mEq
• Children 2 - 5 years: 1,400 mg or 36 mEq
• Children 6 - 9 years: 1,600 mg or 41 mEq
• Children over 10 years: 2,000 mg or 51 mEq

Adult

• 2,000 mg or 51 Meq, including for pregnant and nursing women

Here is a list of some foods high in potassium and their potassium content from the USDA National Nutrient Database:

Potassium Rich Foods	Weight	Measure	Potassium Content
Raw, baby carrots	10	1 medium	24 mg
Raw Lettuce	10	1 leaf	19 mg
Raw Onions	14	1 slice	20 mg
Fresh Strawberries	12	1 strawberry	18 mg
Raw Garlic	3	1 clove	12 mg
Honey	21	1 tablespoon	11 mg
Raw Radishes	4.5	1 radish	10 mg
Raw Peppers	10	1 ring	18 mg
White Bread	23	1 slice	17 mg
Papayas	304	1 papaya	781 mg
Lima Beans	188	1 cup	955 mg
Plantains	179	1 medium	893 mg
Jerusalem Artichokes	150	1 cup	644 mg
Bananas	118	1 banana	422 mg
Oat Bran	94	1 cup	532 mg
Tomatoes	255	1 cup	528 mg
Cucumber	301	1 large	442 mg
Cantaloupe	160	1 cup	427 mg
Pears	275	1 pear	333 mg
Mangoes	207	1 mango	323 mg

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