What are other sources for potassium besides bananas and honey? Thanks?

19 Comments

1. Susan Yarrawonga says:

   November 22, 2009 at 10:19 AM

   Potatoes actually contain more potassium than bananas but unfortunately they also have a high GI index (glycemic index) and this is no good if you have high blood sugar problems or diabetes. Honey also has a high GI index.

   Bread, cereals, pasta, rice, nuts and all fruit and vegetables contain reasonable amounts of potassium but potatoes and bananas are probably the best two.

   Actually, nuts contain even more potassium than potatoes and bananas.
2. F.Gallegos says:

   November 22, 2009 at 10:19 AM

   Potato Chips have alot of potassium, however if your diabetic they are a starch.
3. pat m says:

   November 22, 2009 at 10:19 AM

   Good sources of potassium are found in other fruits (apricots and cantaloupes) and vegetables sweet potatoes) as well as in buttermilk, yogurt, and in meats and in molasses and in nuts.

   Potassium and Health
   http://www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/foodnut/09355.html

   Appendix B. Food Sources Of Selected Nutrients

   http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/appendixB.htm
4. july says:

   November 22, 2009 at 10:19 AM

   Sweet potatoes are one of the highest potassium-containing foods, but many people don’t like their taste.

   Tomatoes and spinach contain about as much potassium as bananas. Cooking the tomatoes or spinach won’t affect their potassium content. Tomato juice does count!

   This site may be helpful http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/appendixB.htm.