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Potassium in diet |
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| Diet - potassium |
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Fish such as salmon, cod, flounder, and sardines are good sources of potassium. Various other meats also contain potassium. Vegetables including broccoli, peas, lima beans, tomatoes, potatoes (especially their skins), and leafy green vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and parsley contain potassium. Fruits that contain significant sources of potassium are citrus fruits, apples, bananas, and apricots. Dried apricots contain more potassium than fresh apricots. |
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