Amazing… The identity of this fruit, called the king of potassium, with twice as much as bananas.

Interest is growing in 'Prun', which is good for blood pressure management.

 

'Prun' stock photo. / aijiro-shutterstock.com, ContentCreater1-shutterstock.com

 

Frequent consumption of salty foods can raise blood pressure and narrow blood vessels, increasing the risk of conditions like hypertension. To prevent this, reduce sodium intake while increasing potassium intake. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure by excreting sodium in the urine.

According to a Herald Business report on the 29th, potassium is known to be essential for blood pressure control, heart health, and muscle and nerve function. The recommended daily intake of potassium for Korean adults is 3,500 mg, and the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends 3,500 to 5,000 mg per day to prevent and treat high blood pressure.

Bananas are often thought of as foods high in potassium, but many foods are even higher in potassium. Prunes are a prime example. Prunes contain 732 mg of potassium per 100 g, nearly double the 355 mg found in bananas.

In addition to prunes, many other foods are rich in potassium, including avocados (485 mg), potatoes (588 mg), pumpkins (412 mg), sweet potatoes (375 mg), and red beans (1,333 mg). These foods effectively excrete sodium, helping prevent high blood pressure.

Potatoes, in particular, have been in the spotlight recently, following research presented at the American Society for Nutrition's annual meeting that found a high-potassium diet is important for preventing high blood pressure and diabetes. The researchers advised that eating baked potatoes with the skin, rather than French fries, is the most effective way to get potassium.

Meanwhile, reducing salty foods and eating foods rich in potassium, which helps excrete sodium, are key to healthy blood pressure management.

 

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It seems that prunes are effective in eliminating sodium.

 

They say this is also really good for intestinal health.

They say it's good for blood pressure,

 

I haven't tried it,

It looks like it'll taste good...