Potassium helps lower blood pressure, and increasing its amount in the diet and its ratio to sodium is an important indicator of heart health

How does potassium affect the body?

• Balances sodium: Potassium helps remove excess sodium (salt) from the body through the kidneys.

• Relaxes blood vessels: This trace element reduces the tension in the walls of blood vessels, so blood flows more freely and pressure decreases.

• Important ratio: Scientists show that the balance of potassium and sodium is even more important for the heart than simply completely giving up salt.

Where to find a lot of potassium?

• In bananas and avocados

• In spinach and other leafy vegetables

• In beans, lentils and other legumes

• In potatoes and tomatoes