August 23, 2013
Well, the annual check-up was mostly good news. My numbers were mostly good. 64 resting pulse. 120 over 78 for blood pressure. But then my doctor said, “Don’t you like fruit?” Huh?
“Your potassium is low. Don’t you like fruit?” I eat an apple almost every day, I say. He nods and says, “Eat more fruit.” OK. What kind? How much?
First, potassium–why is it important? I guess I could’ve asked but it seemed as if I was expected to know. And I knew I could find out online. Which I did. Let’s just say that potassium is very important. It is crucial for heart function and for muscle contraction.
There are lots of food sources of potassium but I did find a ‘top 10’ list of fruits at http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/high-potassium-fruits.php. Dried apricots are number 1 and bananas are on the list but much closer to the bottom. Prunes, raisins, dates, and figs are on the list as well. I guess I will try a little harder to get some more of these in my daily routine.
