It's important to get enough potassium in your diet, because this mineral is thought to be beneficial in lowering blood pressure, and maintaining cardiovascular health. Here are some good sources of potassium.
Fresh vegetables are obviously the best choice since they’re full of nutrients and will be more flavorful than their frozen counterparts. Unfortunately, fresh produce can be hard to find when it’s not in season or hard to get in your region. The good news is that you can buy tons of ...
What is an Avocado rich in? (1/2 avocado) High in potassium (same as whole banana!) Fiber (5g) Mono Unsaturated Fat (11g) In addition, avocados seem to inhibit the inflammatory compound interleukin-6 when eaten with lean meat. Cha ching!!
Current thinking is that these two fats need to be balanced in the diet at a ratio like 1-to-1 or 2-to-1, rather than the normal 20-to-1 ratio seen in most Western diets. About the only way to do that is to supplement your diet with omega-3 vegetable oils or to start eating ...
(RxWiki News) There's good fat and bad fat when it comes to your diet. Here's how to get more of the good stuff. Despite popular nutrition advice from decades past, fat isn't all bad. In fact, the fats found in vegetables, nuts, legumes, and some oils and fish are actually heal...
Milk also containsprotein, the minerals phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and iodine, and vitamins A, B2 (riboflavin), and B12 (cobalamin). As a child, I drank a lot of milk. It was delivered in pint bottles to our front steps each morning. I also drank a third of a pint before marchi...
There is not enough research to confirm that low carb diets yield better results than other diets. So, you can (and should) still include healthy carbs regularly. In fact, make your diet about 50% of these healthy carb foods: Whole grains (whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, ancient gr...
Potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium. But adding sour cream, cheese, and bacon makes this side almost a meal in itself. A baked sweet potato gives you the same vitamin boost at a fraction of the calories, even with a sprinkling of brown sugar. ...
Minerals (such as calcium, potassium, and iron) Water (both in what you drink and what’s naturally in foods) Whether you’re dieting or not, everyone needs a mix of nutrients, ideally from foods, because they include what your body needs to stay healthy. According to Kimberlain, a gene...
In the meantime, follow our tips to stop or prevent headaches above. Disclaimer: When starting a new diet, it’s always a good idea to get medical advice first, especially if you already have health risks or preexisting conditions. So always ask your health care provider or dietitian ...