Lately, I've been thinking about electrolytes because my new fitness plan tells me--at the end of the day--if I've met my nutritional requirements.
I'm absolutely deficient in potassium. Who knew that one needs 4.7 grams a day!
That's a lot of potassium. Apparently, I don't eat many foods that contain potassium.
And I need to. Potassium builds proteins, aids the heart, breaks down carbohydrates, helps you grow, assists neurotransmitters, and maintains normal blood pressure.
I need more bananas. I need more nuts and beans. I need more spinach and maybe even some dried apricots. Why not throw in some mushrooms, potatoes, avocados, and fish?
I had no idea what I was missing until someone told me.
I tell the Italian Mama about my potassium problem (she's blogging over at Old Enough). She says, "Oh yes! I eat two bananas a day!"
Living with flair means we eat our bananas and apricots. Those little electrolytes do big things.
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What potassium rich foods do you love?
