Today, we're going to talk about high potassium foods, and I'm going to answer the question: Are these 21 high potassium foods really good for lowering blood pressure? The average American diet has way too much sodium and not nearly enough potassium. And this is a problem because potassium actually is very helpful in lowering blood pressure.

This video is intended to be informational only. It is not a medical consultation, nor is it personalized medical advice. For medical advice, please consult your physician.


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Daily Potassium Requirement
Many studies have revealed that low potassium is actually associated with high blood pressure and a high risk of strokes. And most Americans take in less than half of the daily recommended amount of potassium, which is, for the average American, 4,700 milligrams.

A High Potassium Diet Is Not For Everyone
When it comes to high potassium foods, please be careful because a high potassium diet is not for everyone. If you are a person with advanced kidney disease, for example, then you will likely have an issue with excreting potassium, so your physician will probably want you to have a limited amount of potassium.

21 Foods High In Potassium For Lower Blood Pressure

1. Bananas
2. Tomatoes and Tomato Juice
3. Oranges and Orange Juice
4. Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
5. Apricots and Apricot Juice
6. Kiwi
7. Nectarines
8. Cantaloupe and Honeydew
9. Prunes and Prune Juice
10. Raisins
11. Avocados
12. Greens
13. Spinach
14. Broccoli
15. Beans (white beans, lima beans, lentils, pinto beans, kidney beans)
16. Peas
17. Butternut Squash
18. Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
19. Seafood (tuna, halibut, salmon, mackerel)
20. Nuts (pistachios, peanuts, almonds)
21. Milk

So I've just given you 21 foods high in potassium, and the answer is yes, these 21 high potassium foods really are good for lowering your blood pressure. Remember, the average person should be taking in 4,700 milligrams of potassium per day. But again, if you are a person with advanced kidney disease, if you're taking medications like ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, spironolactone, or if you have a disease or a disorder that causes you to have high potassium, then you want to limit your potassium and be sure that you consult with your physician.