Potassium

[LauriC50]

I'm adopting the new FTS lifestyle...I'm cutting out the carbs, excited about building up my stores of ingredients to make things in the bakery book...have tried and liked several of the recipes.... and am finally losing weight.

Used to eat a banana every day for the potassium, haven't had a banana in several weeks - too many carbs....but...I've started to get leg cramps and cramps in my feet...can I get sufficient potassium from any lo-carb foods? or will a supplement take care of it?

The books are awesome, the recipes wonderful and the support here on the forum is so incredibly helpful.  Thank you!

[joagain]

Welcome to the forum LauriC50 and it is wonderful here !!!! Good Luck on your FTS life . I am not sure Doug or somebody else will answer you about your question just wanted to say hi & welcome !

[owensmath]

I googled "foods with potassium" and found this: http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/food/potassium-foods.htm

It's good to know, and I'm glad you asked the question so that now I know the information, too!

Kiwi and avocado are on the list in addition to salmon and other types of fish.

[Doug Varrieur]

Hello Lauri, welcome to the party! The list Owensmath linked you too is a good one. YES, you'll get enough potassium on FTS if you eat your fish, beef, nuts, avocado.....and don't forget your multi vitamin. Lack of Potassium is only one cause for muscle cramping another is lack of water. Are you drinking enough water? Do you drink alcohol? Alcohol will dehydrate muscle tissue so if you do make sure to add even more water. A good source of Quinine, a natural cramping preventative can be found in diet tonic water. 

[umpa]

Welcome LauriC50! I am umpa,dougs wife.If I can help you please ask.Owensmath is correct about pottassium rich foods.I have a column  on the homepage called ask umpa where I convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.Enjoy the forum the people here have alot of expeience and alot of good advice.