Question:
WHAT FOODS ARE HIGH IN POTASSIUM?

Help! I am in need of lots of potassium. Mine is very low and it is causing problems. I am currently on pottasium prescribed by my physician. It is hard on the stomach. I need to know of foods that I can eat post op that are HIGH IN POTASSIUM. My surgeon says I will have to continue to eat them to keep my level up. I know that bananas and orange juice are high, but what are the others? Anyone else have this problem post op? Thanks    — kathy S. (posted on September 9, 2000)

September 9, 2000
Most foods contain potassium, but fruits and vegetables are the richest sources. Some of the highest potassium-containing fruits and veggies include: Apricots Avocados Bananas Dried fruit Figs Guava Kiwi Nectarines Oranges Peaches, fresh Plums Dried beans Nuts: all kinds Potatoes Split peas/lentils Sweet potatoes Tomatoes (I found this by searching the Net)
   — Cindy H.