Surprising Source

Do you get Charlie-horses? I used to get leg cramps during Pilates because of lack of hydration or potassium. During a typical day I fill up my water bottle twice, giving me more than the recommended 64-ounces of water.

Let’s attack potassium consumption which is mutually beneficial to hydration. Somehow, I am not a fan of bananas because they seem too sweet to me and are normally larger than I care to eat. A shocking source was dried plums--prunes are a sweet treat to me and can be portioned more conveniently. To prevent boredom and to have a balanced diet, get your nutrition out of a variety of sources. Gotta love this chart

Quick Facts...
by J. Anderson, L. Young and E. Long

• A diet low in potassium and high in sodium may be one of the factors that leads to high blood pressure.
• Eating equal amounts of sodium and potassium is recommended.
• Athletes involved in hard exercise may require larger quantities of potassium-rich foods.
• Potassium is found in meats, milk, fruits and vegetables.