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4 Foods With More Potassium

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Cross a finish line this summer and chances are youll be handed a
banana. What gives? In a word: potassium.
One of your bodys most important electrolytes, potassium helps carry
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and do what they need to dolike keep you living. Deficiencies are
linked to muscle fatigue, cramping, constipation, and even heart
irregularities. Plus, potassium helps your body convert carbs into
glycogenyour bodys form of stored quick-acting energy. So when
youre running low on energy after a workout, some potassium give
you some oomph and get your muscles the fuel they need for growth
and repair.
But 70 percent of your bodys potassium is in your fluids (think:
plasma, blood, and sweat). So the more you sweat, the more potassium
you lose, and the more you need to take in after a workout. And
chances are you need more than that bananas paltry 422 mg. Here are
four bigger, better sources:
Avocado
Lending even more credence to the belief that everythings better with
avocado: 1 cup of sliced avocado contains 708 mg of potassium. Just
dont eat this after every workout, or you could end up taking in more
calories than you should.
Sweet Potato

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We doubt youre actually weighing your sweet potatoes, but a 130g

spud (about 5 inches long) packs 438 mg of potassium. Plus, it comes
with a hefty load of carbs, which can make it even easier for potassium
to do its glycogen-revving thing.
Plain Non-Fat Yogurt
A single 8-ounce serving will score you 579 grams of the good stuff
not to mention a hefty dose of protein, which is essential after any
workout for muscle synthesis.
Coconut Water
The ultimate in post-workout hydration, one glass of coconut water
packs about 480 mg of potassiumway more than just about any
electrolyte-replacing sports drink out there.
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