10 Foods High In Potassium
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Foods High In Potassium #4: Kidney Beans
Kidney beans are an excellent source of fiber and just what you need to get potassium into your diet. They have more than 700 mg of potassium in just one cup, which is 20% of your daily potassium requirement. There are a variety of types of kidney beans, including white kidney beans, red speckled kidney beans, and regular red kidney beans, which are the most popular.
When eaten raw, the beans can be toxic. They need to be pre-soaked and cooked before being eaten. The FDA recommends boiling them for thirty minutes before serving. To prepare these nutritious legumes, toss them in a salad or cook them into a chili. You could even serve them as a source of protein for a vegetarian meal.
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