Elaine Moran Wellness

Weight Loss for BraveHeartistas

  • Home
  • Meet Elaine
  • Work With Me
  • Products
  • Blog
You are here: Home / Food as Medicine Database / Search by Nutrient / Potassium

Potassium

Health BENEFITS of Potassium:

  • works with sodium to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
  • monitors the electrical activity of the heart
  • helps trigger the heart to send blood throughout the body
  • required for proper nerve conduction and muscle contraction
  • aids in lowering blood pressure by blunting sodium's effects
  • helps move nutrients in and waste products out of cells
  • supports bone health and may prevent osteoporosis
  • helps maintain proper blood PH levels

Foods HIGH in Potassium:

  • apple
  • artichoke
  • avocado
  • banana
  • beets
  • bok choy
  • broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • butternut squash
  • cantaloupe
  • cherries
  • dates
  • fennel
  • jicama
  • lentils
  • mushrooms
  • papaya
  • potato
  • prunes
  • raisins
  • spinach
  • sweet potato
  • Swiss chard
  • tomato
  • zucchini

Things to KNOW About Potassium:

Potassium, along with the other five essential minerals (calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, and sodium), are also classified as electrolytes, chemicals that conduct electricity when mixed with water. The electricity generated by electrolytes aids in communication between the cells and in many bodily functions.

Electrolytes are responsible for maintaining water balance in the body by monitoring fluids inside the cells (intracellular) and outside the cells (extracellular). Maintaining fluid balance between these two environments is critically important for hydration, nutrient absorption, heart function, nerve impulses, muscle contractions, blood pressure, brain function, blood pH levels, and detoxification.

Staying hydrated and eating foods high in essential minerals will ensure that you maintain a healthy electrolyte balance. An electrolyte imbalance can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including dehydration, fatigue, muscle cramps, weakness, thirst, nausea, confusion, irregular heartbeat, or stomach pain. Consequently, it's important to replenish the electrolytes lost through extensive exercise or heavy sweating.

Potassium works with sodium to maintain fluid balance inside and outside of cells enabling communication between nerves and muscles. Potassium is regulated by the kidneys, which keep blood levels steady, even when intake is varied.

Roughly 98% of the potassium in your body is found in your cells. Of that, 80% is found in your muscle cells, while the remaining 20% can be found in your bones, liver, and red blood cells.

The body requires more potassium than sodium, so a diet higher in potassium and lower in sodium helps maintain a healthy fluid balance and a lower blood pressure. Whole foods from the earth are naturally higher in sodium and lower in potassium, which can help you maintain this healthy balance. 

CLICK ON THE BOOK TO LEARN MORE . . .

Join me on Facebook

Join me on Facebook

Follow me on Instagram

Life’s greatest lessons often come from facing uncomfortable situations and tackling challenges head-on. If we shy away from hard things, we never discover the incredible strength that lies within us. 💪
The path to a healthier you begins right here, right now, with the body you have today. Embrace it, nurture it, and be kind to it, because it’s the precious vessel that will lead you to your goals and dreams. 🌈☀️
Our past has shaped us and it carries valuable lessons. But it’s essential to approach it with an open heart and a willingness to learn and grow. If you’re not ready to glean wisdom from your past, it’s okay to stop in the name of love and step away until you are. 🛑 💕
It’s in our audacious dreams that we discover our raison d’être (reason for being). If we can imagine it, we have the capacity within ourselves to make it happen. 🌟🙌
Holding back love from yourself is futile, let alone impossible! Love is your essence, it’s what you’re made of, it’s the fabric of who you are. Love is meant to flow freely within us, through us, and from us. 💕🐠
Sometimes we forget that our greatest hero can be the one we’ve often overlooked.

  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact

Copyright © 2023 · Swank Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in