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What are non-sweat fruits or vegetables that provide a good source of potassium?

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Dr. Jack Rubin answered

Potassium sources: Foods that contain potassium are quite common. Among them are white beans, dark leafy vegetables such as spinach. Other food are baked potatoes with skin, mushrooms, nuts, chocolate and salmon.

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Answered 6/15/2016

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A member asked:

What are non-sweat fruits or vegetables that provide a good source of potassium?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jack Rubin answered

Dr Klauber agreed

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