Is Your Diet Missing These Nutrients?
I was talking to a neighbor and she said her college age son was borderline for high blood pressure. I told her he should eat a banana a day. She looked at me with surprise. Most people have heard of lowering sodium for high blood pressure but not as many have heard of increasing potassium. Potassium is one of 7 nutrients the USDA has said Americans aren’t getting enough of. Are you lacking in any of these nutrients? Potassium – not only helps keep our blood pressure healthy it also helps our muscles and nerve function. Food sources: Bananas Milk Sweet potatoes Legumes Avocados Magnesium – since so many of us eat white bread and few fruits and vegetables, we may be missing out on magnesium. Low levels are linked to osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, muscle cramps, and heart disease. Food sources: ...