Most people know that bananas provide a good source of potassium with an average of 400mg per banana. There are other good sources of potassium like potatoes, kiwifruit, broccoli, tomatoes and dried apricots. According to the FDA, eating foods rich in potassium and low in sodium may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. What’s more, eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day may decrease a person’s risk of stroke by as much as 30%¹. With an average of 600,000 victims of stroke per year², we at Chiquita feel it’s important to bring you this useful information. We’ll share some of our favorite, great-tasting, potassium rich recipes with you as well as related articles to keep you up to date on potassium information.

^1,2The Harvard University Gazette, "SPH Researchers Find Fruits, Vegetables, Reduce Risk of Stroke," October 7, 1999.

Articles

• "High Potassium Diet May Protect Against Stroke"
• "Potassium may cut risk of stroke"
• "SPH Researchers Find Fruits, Vegetables Reduce Risk of Stroke"

• "Minerals and Your Health: Potassium"

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