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If you need to cut back on the amount of potassium in your diet, learn which foods are high-potassium and low-potassium.

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Potassium is a mineral in your cells that helps your nerves and muscles work right. The right balance of potassium also keeps your heart beating at a steady rate. A potassium level that is too high or too low can be dangerous. If your levels are high or low, you may need to change the way you eat. Low-potassium foods Medium-potassium foodsHigh-potassium foods Very high-potassium foods less than 100 mg101–200 mg201–300 mgover 300 mgYou can control the amount of potassium you get in your diet by being aware of which foods are low or high in potassium. When choosing foods from lists like the one below, note the serving size. Otherwise, it can be easy to get too much or too little potassium.Content of select low-potassium foods1Food (no table salt added)Serving sizePotassium (mg)Bagel, plain, enriched 4-inch67Bread, multi- or whole grain 1 slice60Butter1 tbsp3Cake, angel food, store-bought1 piece, 28 g26Carbonated beverage (ginger ale, root beer, orange, grape, lemon-lime)12

You may help cut down on your salt (sodium) intake by using a salt substitute. To make your own salt substitute,mix the following ingredients together and put them in a shaker: 0.5 tsp ( 2.5 g ) cayenne pepper 0.5 tsp ( 2.5 g ) garlic powder 1 tsp ( 5 g ) each: Basil Onion powder Black pepper Parsley Mace Sage Marjoram Savory Thyme Talk to your doctor before trying a salt substitute. ...

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Making healthy meals doesn't have to take a lot of time or require complicated recipes. There are many ways you can save time in the kitchen and still eat delicious,healthy food. It's just a matter of having the right foods on hand and learning how to take shortcuts in the kitchen. Keep your kitchen stocked with quick and easy meal ingredients Keeping commonly used foods in your kitchen can ...

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CitationsFood and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine (2011). Dietary reference intakes (DRIs): Recommended dietary allowances and adequate intakes, elements. Available online: http://iom.edu/Activities/Nutrition/SummaryDRIs/~/media/Files/Activity%20Files/Nutrition/DRIs/New%20Material/2_%20RDA%20and%20AI%20Values_Vitamin%20and%20Elements.pdf.U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (2012). Nutrient data laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 25. Available online: http://ndb.nal.usda.gov.

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CitationsU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (2012). USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 25. Available online: http://www.ars.usda.gov/ba/bhnrc/ndl.

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Healthy eating starts with smart food shopping. Here you will find pointers on how to make the most of your trip to the grocery store. Whether you want to eat healthier or lose weight,these tips will help you get started. Key points Plan ahead. Before you shop,decide on the meals and snacks you want. Think about how much time you have to prepare your meals,and then choose recipes that fit ...

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Potassium is a mineral in your cells that helps your nerves and muscles work right. The right balance of potassium also keeps your heart beating at a steady rate.A potassium level that is too high or too low can be dangerous. If your levels are high or low, you may need to change the way you eat. Low-potassium foods Medium-potassium foodsHigh-potassium foods Very high-potassium foods less than 100 mg101–200 mg201–300 mgover 300 mgYou can control the amount of potassium you get in your diet by being aware of which foods are low or high in potassium. When choosing foods from lists like the one below, note the serving size. Otherwise, it can be easy to get too much or too little potassium.Content of select high-potassium foods1Food (no table salt added)Serving sizePotassium (mg)Almonds1 oz (24 nuts)200Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked10 halves407Artichoke, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained1 medium343Banana1422Beef, ground, 80% lean meat, broiled3 oz258Beets, cooked,

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