August 20, 2011
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Tweet 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 ...
August 10, 2011
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Tweet 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 ...
October 15, 2010
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Tweet 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 ...
July 19, 2010
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Tweet Milk is still as good as ever for your kids and you. According to the USDA, milk products are today a major source of shortfall nutrients for Americans, and those shortfall nutrients include magnesium, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin D. In the U.S., only 36% of individuals 1 year and over have insufficient intakes ...
June 13, 2010
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Tweet 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 ...