The conversation about the importance of staying hydrated often comes with recipes for infused water (which we love), but it is critical to also address the balance of electrolytes as part of this conversation. Sodium and potassium help to conduct the flow of the water you drink and without enough (or with the wrong ratio)...


Most of our food contains plenty of sodium so it's important to pay attention to your potassium intake. The goal for most of us is about 3500mg of potassium per day.

**Unless you are in a special population (consult your Physician and Health Educator for more information), like runners, those with insulin-dependent Diabetes, or those with Kidney Disease, to name a few.**

If you tend to consume a diet higher in sodium (1800mg per day or more), and you do not have a condition in which you need to keep potassium levels lower, consider adding some of these foods to your daily routine! We've divided them by exchange group for your convenience. To determine how many exchanges you get per day, contact us!

Fruits	Vegetables	Starches	Fat
Apricots	Artichokes	Potatoes	Avocado
Bananas	Beets	Pumpkin
Dates	Brussels Sprouts	Sweet Potatoes
Cantaloupe	Chard	Winter Squash
Nectarines	Greens
Oranges	Okra
Prunes	Parnsips
	Spinach
	Tomatoes