April 7, 2012
Hummus, made primarily from potassium rich garbanzo beans, is the near perfect health food. It is super easy to make, and loaded with protein, minerals such as magnesium and iron, and vitamins. It can be used as a dip or a spread, and can be flavored with herbs, cheeses as well as chili peppers and ...
August 20, 2011
White beans are one of the easiest, tastiest and most filling ways to get a quick potassium recharge for your body. In fact, they are loaded with magnesium and other essential minerals and nutrients as well. See our white bean soup recipe for an easy way to enjoy this wonderful meal of good old comfort ...
August 10, 2011
Bitter melon is not for everyone. Also called goya or nigauri (Japanese), or just bitter gourd, it is – as you might have guessed – bitter. And bitter foods are an acquired taste. The counterpoint to this, though, is that bitter foods often have extraordinary medicinal and nutritional value. They make a nice counterpoint to ...
October 15, 2010
Sweet potatoes are not just potassium rich foods, though they contain a whopping 694mg in each potato. They also carry plenty of beta-carotene and vitamin A, and are low in calories. There are so many ways to make sweet potatoes, as a dessert or as a side dish. Many include additional sweeteners, even though the ...
June 13, 2010
Papaya – The Queen of Tropical Fruits Papaya is as nutritious and exotic as it is rich in potassium. With 781 mg. of potassium to be had in one papaya, it will go a long way towards helping you recover from a potassium deficiency. In fact, the papaya is also noted for its many medicinal ...