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How do i get more potassium in my daily diet?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Potassium in diet: Bananas are famous for their potassium content, and they're easy to eat. You can also get great potassium by eating: white beans; dark leafy greens; baked potato (with skin); dried apricots; baked acorn squash; plain yogurt; salmon; avocados; dates; and mushrooms. Those are some ideas.

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Answered 9/3/2018

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