slighty low in potassium...what should I eat

I just was told I was slightly low in potassium. I wasn't able to see Dr. Boe yet because they cancelled my 3 month follow up twice now and I wanted my blood results. What food do you eat to help your potassium? I don't really do carbs much but was thinking about adding a half a banana. I can't really imagine eating an entire one at this point. Any ideas would be helpful.

Thanks.

bananas and sweet potatoes!

Liz

Definitely bananas and I also know that baked potatoes give you lots of potassium also.  Good luck!!

Tomatoes are a good source of potassium, too.

Acorn squash, cooked

(1 cup) 896MG

Potato with skin, baked

(1 long) 844MG

Spinach, cooked

(1 cup) 838MG

Lentils, cooked

(1 cup) 731MG

Kidney beans, cooked

(1 cup) 713MG

Split peas, cooked

(1 cup) 710MG

White navy beans, cooked

(1 cup) 669MG

Butternut squash, cooked

(1 cup) 583MG

Watermelon

(1/16) 560MG

Raisins

(½ cup) 553MG

Yogurt, low-fat, plain

(1 cup) 531MG

Orange juice, frozen

(1 cup) 503MG

Brussel sprouts, cooked

(1 cup) 494MG

Zucchini, cooked, sliced

(1 cup) 456MG

Banana

(medium) 451MG

Collards, frozen, cooked

(1 cup) 427MG

Cantaloupe

(¼) 412MG

Milk, low-fat 1%

(1 cup) 348MG

Broccoli, frozen, cooked

(1 cup) 332MG


The daily recommended amount of potassium is 4.7G so that's 4,700 milligrams of any of the above. Does that sound right?

OMG, that is a lot. I guess I'll be eating a lot of banans and baked potato. I guess I can add my greek yogurt to it so I can get some protein.

Thank you all for your help!

I eat bannanas for mine

If you don't think half a banana will be enough you can always get potassium supplements in the vitamin section - that might help as well. Don't let it get too low - you'll get awful leg cramps (aka charley horses - ouch!) - and if all else fails orange juice is also a good source - I know we're not supposed to have a lot of juice, but in a pinch it'll give your system a boost.

OMG, you look great. I didn't know that was you. I only know people by avatar and when they change them I have no idea who they are...lol.

I'll look into the supplements too. thanks for your help.