Potassium Power: 10 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure

Americans largely under-consume potassium, a nutrient vital for fluid balance, muscle function, and heart health. The piece lists 10 potassium-rich foods (tomato paste, lentils, avocado, dried apricots, bananas, citrus, melons, kiwi, potatoes, coconut water) and notes the NIH guideline of about 3,400 mg daily; it argues for getting potassium from foods rather than supplements to support blood pressure and cardiovascular health.