Ideal diet for high potassium as well as hypertension…?
Monday, February 8th, 2010 at
10:18 AM
I have high potassium and hypertension……potassium is said to be lowering hypertension….
i have no idea what i’m supposed to eat….
Can a doctor/person with knowledge please help me out?
Filed under: Potassium Diet
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Potassium does not lower blood pressure. Only by losing weight, 30 minutes of exercise daily and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables (both raw and cooked) will lower your blood pressure and potassium. Avoid bananas, salt substitutes, salty snacks will help too.
Some of the common foods that are high in potassium are: potato, milk, banana, and orange juice. Usually they restrict potassium to 2000mg.
Eat less animal fat like hamburger, eggs & cheese. Lower your potassium. Food high in Potassium are Potatoes, tomatoes, bananas & beans. Cooking vegetables reduces potassium.