Do You Need More Potassium in Your Diet?

My friend and I were just discussing what causes us to sometimes have “Restless Legs”. So I did a little research and found out it could be due to a low level of Potassium in your body.

If you suffer from anxiety, depression, insomnia, constipation, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney stones, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, obesity, headaches, pain in the eyes, muscle spasms, "restless leg syndrome," fatigue, or muscle tension, to name a few, you may be deficient in potassium.

Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body. It is also an electrolyte that regulates blood pressure, water retention, muscle activity, and proper function of every cell in your body. Potassium helps the cells in the body eliminate toxic waste, promotes balanced pH levels, and increases energy.

The best way to get it is through our food! We all know banana’s are high in potassium but don’t forget that potatoes (baked with skin), prunes, oranges, peaches, tomatoes, raisins, artichokes, lima beans, acorn squash, spinach, sunflower seeds, almonds, molasses, cantaloupe, salmon, and chicken are also good sources.

Potassium doesn’t work all by itself. Potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium all work together. Maintaining a balance between these four minerals is crucial to good health.

Love,

Monica