Potassium, K Rich Foods

Tip 1 : For a quick smoothie, try orange juice, non-fat yogurt, and frozen mango slices (or other fruit). Add ice, blend and enjoy!

Tip 2 : Even if you don’t eat the peel, rinse and rub fruit under running water before peeling or cutting so that dirt and microbes don’t transfer.

Tip 3 : Great job focusing on dairy! Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.

Tip 4 : Keep a bowl of cut-up veggies in a see-through container in the refrigerator so they are easier to spot.

Tip 5 : Sprinkle fiber rich, whole-grain cereal on top of low-fat yogurt for a snack.

Tip 6 : Choose unsalted nuts as a snack, on salads, or in main dishes. Use nuts to replace, not add to, other protein foods.

Tip 7 : In addition to getting calcium from milk and yogurt, you also get potassium, which can help your blood pressure.

Tip 8 : Check the Calories on dairy product labels. Choose the lower Calorie versions--those that are low-fat or fat-free, without added sugars.

Tip 9 : Include fruit at dinner! Add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a salad.

Tip 10 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.