Low Potassium Diet
Do you know what a low potassium diet stands for? A diet providing an individual with less than 2000 mg of potassium is termed as a low potassium diet. Potassium being a vital mineral required for the body sometimes becomes harmful when accumulated excessively in the body. Potassium keeps the people healthy by helping their heart function normally and maintaining the blood pressure. Apart from keeping the heart immune to a heart attack, the potassium provides complete protection to the nervous system, digestive system and muscles of the heart as well. Deficiency of potassium is met by consuming whole grains, vegetables, milk, fruits, peas and dried beans.