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Potassium

Regulates fluid balance and muscle contractions

Daily Target:

3.5 grams

Potassium is a vital electrolyte, which means it helps carry the electrical signals that power your nerves and muscles. This essential function is crucial for everything from everyday movements to regulating the rhythm of your heart. While the daily requirement for potassium is relatively high, it's abundant in a wide range of whole foods. Sourcing it from your diet is the safest and most effective approach, as the nutrient is naturally packaged with fibre, allowing your body to absorb it at a steady, manageable rate.

Good sources

1/2 an avocado

Avocado
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provides

500 mg

1 banana

Banana
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provides

450 mg

15 spinach leaves

Spinach
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provides

170 mg

1 sweet potato

Sweet potatoes
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provides

540 mg

1 serving of white beans

White beans
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provides

500 mg

What the research says

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§Learn about potassium's key role in your health, the best food sources, and the daily amount to aim for.NHS: potassium guide

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈThe NIH provides specific potassium RDAs for different life stages.NIH: potassium fact sheet