Question:
Good sources of potassium other than bananas?

I hate bananas. Any other sources of potassium that are just as good? Thanks!    — Kimberly L. (posted on July 23, 2001)

July 23, 2001
I tend to struggle with this issue - I hope this helps. Potatoes are high in potasssium - Tomato or V8 Juice. A 5.5 oz can of V8 has 380 mg of potassium. I hope this helps some!! Oh yes, check your protein drinks also. Good Luck, Karan
   — chance2lv

July 23, 2001
Avocados, cantaloupe, orange juice, apricots, cooked or dried beans, peas.
   — T.L. S.

July 23, 2001
At the local store, my father found a salt substitute that is all potassium. It's very strong and concentrated. You can use it the same way you use salt, just sprinkle a little on whatever you're eating. My potassium is dangerously low so I can relate.
   — kcanges

July 23, 2001
Orange juice is a very good source. I found a Minute Maid brand that has no pulp and is low acid. I tolerate it very well and drink about two 8 oz glasses a day. I was having terrible restless leg syndrome and this has helped greatly.
   — Tere F.

July 23, 2001
For proper absorption of potassium, make sure you're getting enough magnesium too. Foods high in magnesium are: yellow corn and yellow corn meal, apples, dried soybeans and soy milk, sunflower seeds, parsley, oats, cabbage and whole wheat.
   — Kathleen F.

July 23, 2001
Do you have labs that indicate your potassium is low? Since it can affect your heart, you might want to be careful in taking in high potassium foods, unless you have numbers to work with. Not being one to take a single useless calorie, I supplement with OTC potassium, and take them according to my most recent lab work. Each of us is different, but labs do not lie.
   — vitalady

October 27, 2002
Just wanted to add that tomatoes, artichokes, and pink grapefruit juice have a lot of potassium....
   — Pam W.

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