High Potassium Foods Lower Blood Pressure

by Andrea Metcalf: written for Womensforum

We've got a list of the top foods you should eat to lower your blood pressure! 

More than 1/3 of all adults have high blood pressure over the age of 65. And although daily exercise and a sodium-restricted diet can help lower blood pressure, getting enough potassium in your diet may also play a key role in keeping your body healthy. Potassium is essential to good health, so we've got some of the best foods you can eat to get a good dose of potassium each day!

Potassium could be a key in lowering high blood pressure. The recommended daily allowance for potassium is 4700 mg a day. However, 90 percent of men and 99 percent of women in the U.S. are not currently getting that daily intake. 

If you are looking to boost your potassium intake, check out these foods that are high in potassium. We've got suggested serving sizes and the amount of potassium they each contain.

Foods with High Potassium Levels

• Clams - 3oz (or 73 grams), 231 mg of potassium
• Beet greens - 1/2 cup, 909 mg
• Yellowfin tuna - 3oz, 441 mg
• Low-fat plain yogurt - 1 cup, 220 mg
• Swiss chard - 1 cup, 549 
• Acorn squash - 1/2 cup, 347 mg
• Sweet potato (with skin) - 1/2 cup, 475 mg
• Lima beans - 1/2 cup, 401 mg
• Edamame - 1/2 cup, 482 mg
• Coho salmon - 3oz, 455 mg
• Spinach - 1 cup, 558 mg
• Tomato sauce - 3/4 cup, 371 mg
• Bananas - 1 piece, 358 mg
• Orange juice - 3/4 cup, 200 mg

These potassium super foods are sure to boost your levels. Stay happy, stay healthy!