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by Christina Sarich
November 07, 2013

from NaturalSociety Website


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A resurgent interest in treating hypertension and high blood pressure with natural methods has shown an inverse correlation between dietary�potassium intake�and arterial blood pressure.

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In short, if enough potassium is included in the diet, the arteries are less clogged, and blood can pass through them with ease and efficiency to be recirculated to the heart.

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In short again, research shows that eating more potassium-rich foods can lower blood pressure and boost heart health.

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Other evidence�also proves that there may be a link between potassium and the modification of the central or peripheral neural mechanism that regulates blood pressure. Eating more potassium may�even be more effective�than lowering sodium intake (which isn�t accurate anyway) to control high blood pressure.

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The recommended daily allowance is at least 4700 mg for both women and men.

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Potassium is a mineral which supports the liver, the heart, kidneys and other organs to work properly, so it is important for more than just controlling hypertension.

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Here are 11 foods rich in potassium�which you should incorporate into your diet regularly:

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  1. Sweet Potatoes - Just one medium sweet potato contains about 550 mg of potassium. They also happen to be full of beta carotene and vitamin A.

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  2. Beet Greens - Not only are these greens full of Vitamins A and K, there is a whopping 655 mg in just a � cup of beet greens.

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  3. Potatoes with the Skin On - Leaving the skin on your potatoes and eating just one medium potato will offer you more than 610 mg of potassium.

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  4. Oranges and Orange Juice�(Fresh Squeezed, not GMO) - In 6 ounces of OJ, you can find around 280 mg of potassium.

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  5. Apples and Apple Juice�- A single small apple or � a cup of apple juice has more than 150 mg of potassium.

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  6. White Beans - These great little beans offer a source of protein, fiber and 595 mg of potassium per � cup.

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  7. Medjool Dates - Although you can choose dates of many varieties, Medjool dates offer more than 550 mg per � cup of potassium.

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  8. Apricots - These delicious little fruits, which you can eat fresh or dried, contain 204 mg of potassium per 1 fruit or 5 dried pieces.

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  9. Papaya - A delicious orange-yellow fruit, papayas will yield 391 mg of potassium with just half a piece of fruit.

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  10. Prune Juice - Just 5 little prunes offers 313 mg of potassium.

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  11. Honey Dew Melon - Among other potassium-rich foods, this fruit offers 365 mg of potassium with just 1/8 of a piece.

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