Sources of potassium?

megstervt · March 2016

Im having some pretty bad leg aches and Charley horse cramps in my calves. The cramping happens while sleeping, but the aching is constant. From looking around it seems I need more
potassium. BESIDES bananas and orange juice what else are good sources of potassium? I'm eating a banana daily alresdy and have been.

coffeeandcupcakes · March 2016

Coconut water! You can get regular or flavored ones. I've heard a lot of pregnant women swear by drinking it at night to avoid Charlie horses.

PugsandKisses · March 2016

Tomatoes are a good source.

stillcozy · March 2016

I do bananas so ill offer the advice of Making sure you are getting enough water and doing some stretching before bed as has helped me a lot

hope they ease up for you soon because they are no fun!

MrsRo731 · March 2016

Dark, leafy greens have a lot - maybe try a green smoothie as a nighttime snack to sneak it in before bed.

silvers626 · March 2016

MrsRo731 said:

Dark, leafy greens have a lot - maybe try a green smoothie as a nighttime snack to sneak it in before bed.

This. A smoothie with greens, coconut water, a banana (and whatever other fruit you like) and some avocado will give you a big potassium boost. Potatoes and squash are also good sources and there are some really great stretches that help a lot like @Lindsayleigh1989 suggested. I got those cramps really badly my first pregnancy and they're just starting again now for me. One of my tricks for the smoothies since I am usually too tired at bedtime or in the morning before work to get everything together is to make portioned freezer bags with everything but the liquid put in. That way when I feel like a smoothie I just put the liquid in the blender and then dump in a bag and they're really cold and take only seconds to make.

ButterMyBiscuit · March 2016

megstervt · March 2016

Thanks everyone! The cramping I can live with because it's rare (hope it stays that way!), but the aching is terrible. I just want to go home lay in a warm Epsom salt bath, eat bananas and drink smoothies.

betheliz · March 2016

i will be the extremely unhelpful person who points out that potatoes have potassium. even a medium serving of mcdonald's french fries boasts 20% of you DV of potassium. #notanutritionist

buriedzombiecat · March 2016

betheliz said:

i will be the extremely unhelpful person who points out that potatoes have potassium. even a medium serving of mcdonald's french fries boasts 20% of you DV of potassium. #notanutritionist

The more I think about this, the more my leg is cramping up as we speak. I knew my OB was trying to kill me when she told me to cut out the processed foods.

BostonBaby1 · March 2016

Watermelon (I think but hey, it's delicious) and spinach.

quartz02 · March 2016

I had nighttime leg cramps with my 1st pregnancy. I starting drinking some Gatorade before bed and the cramps weren't a problem after that.

PinkLady2015 · March 2016

sweet potatoes, tomato paste/puree/juice, white and kidney beans, yogurt, prune juice, carrot juice, edamame and winter squash

msuzannah · March 2016

I went and bought myself some french fries for my potassium levels

my husband thinks I'm full of it but hey he got a burger too...

hakunamatata677 · March 2016

KIWIS! Little known fact is that kiwis are natures super fruit. More potassium than bananas, tons of vitamin c, and if you eat the skin it has an obscene amount of fiber.

kellz14 · March 2016

My fav fruit - Mangoes!
https://www.livestrong.com/article/511118-what-fruit-has-more-potassium-than-bananas/

megstervt · March 2016

French fries, mango and kiwi! Yum.

maddmama · March 2016

ButterMyBiscuit said:

Hahaha god dammit I love this. That's all I have to contribute to this. I hope u start feeling better @megstervt

stillcozy · March 2016

I just had the bad leg cramps last night!! I even had bananas I need to be shaky like that banana!!!

megstervt · March 2016

I've had a horrific migraine the last 2 days and have been drinking Gatorade trying to hydrate. No cramps since then, @quartz02 you're on to something!

stillcozy · March 2016

megstervt said:

I've had a horrific migraine the last 2 days and have been drinking Gatorade trying to hydrate. No cramps since then, @quartz02 you're on to something!

I will be getting Gatorade tonight !!

MRSVELA07 · March 2016

Prunes are a great source of Potassium, Fiber too!

quartz02 · March 2016

@megstervt

I feel like the dad in My Big Fat Greek Wedding... except instead of Windex, I suggest Gatorade for what ails you Invented at the University of Florida. GO GATORS!

Serpica · March 2016

Yeah Gatorade has been on my list of things I need... It's not a super natural product but it helps so much with hydration that it seems worth it... Like @megstervt I drink it to prevent/address headaches/migraines mostly and stay hydrated enough not to feel dizzy, but I haven't had too many cramps yet so hopefully that's been helpful in that regard as well... @megstervt I hope your migraine is getting better!

megstervt · March 2016

Serpica said:

Yeah Gatorade has been on my list of things I need... It's not a super natural product but it helps so much with hydration that it seems worth it... Like @megstervt I drink it to prevent/address headaches/migraines mostly and stay hydrated enough not to feel dizzy, but I haven't had too many cramps yet so hopefully that's been helpful in that regard as well... @megstervt I hope your migraine is getting better!

Thanks. I ended up needing meds from the hospital since I couldn't keep anything down for almost 48 hours

my little guy hasn't been moving as much since and I'm worried about it. Really glad it's the weekend and I can just rest.

Serpica · March 2016

I hope you're feeling better @megstervt! Sorry I didn't see your message until now, migraines are the worst... Another weekend is looking right at us tonight, finally...

I need to up my game with hydration, potassium, and other minerals, because I had two full blown charley horse cramps in both legs last night and the night before, and it was sooooo painful.... I freaked my husband out.... How many bananas can I eat in one day ??? Hydration might be a big culprit though so I'll start with that.

oneliloaktree13 · March 2016

With Gatorade, it's awesome for headaches and putting things back into your system but please be careful about the amount you drink, it's horrible for your teeth.

Kellyj103 · March 2016

Gatorade has been one of my top cravings. I suggest if you're gonna get it do not get the reduced sugar kind. I bought that the other day in attempts to be "good" and it tasted like watered down cough syrup with the most awful aftertaste. Just get the regular!

jlmartinez517 · March 2016

It's been said already, but coconut water has a lot of potassium and is so good for you!! Get organic single origin if you can - my favorite brand is Harmless Harvest and I get it at Whole Foods.

stillcozy · March 2016

I still need to get Gatorade. We were traveling between our two families all weekend and with sleeping in two different beds and my own hip issues the Charley horses were worse then ever. I will be getting some and bananas tomorrow! I personally can't do coconut water I wish I could but the taste is off putting to me sadly

oneliloaktree13 · March 2016

@Lindsayleigh1989 try putting it in a smoothie, it doesn't taste as off-putting that way.

oneliloaktree13 · March 2016

https://www.livestrong.com/article/68710-effects-much-gatorade/

I usually hate .com's but please be careful with how much Gatorade you ladies are drinking.

stillcozy · March 2016

@oneliloaktree13 good call on the smoothie! I've only tried it straight and I hide all sorts of things in there so I'll have to try that. I'm also trying to just increase my water intake I was reading dehydration could lead to this as well

Kellyj103 · March 2016

thanks for that link @oneliloaktree13 I try to limit my gatorade to one little 80 cal bottle if I'm going to have it at all I totally can see how people can drink multiple full sized bottles a day.

oneliloaktree13 · March 2016

@Kellyj103 Yeah, it's just the amount and what/who Gatorade's function is really meant for, at the moment I doubt we're all running football drills for 12 hours straight

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megstervt · March 2016

Good info on the Gatorade. I generally only drink coffee and water, but was desperate for hydration and calories during that migraine episode. Not going lie, obsessively brushed my teeth after reading these comments though!

Also great tip on the smoothies! I don't like coconut water, but I bet it would be fine in a smoothie!

Serpica · March 2016

I dilute Gatorade before I drink it, so a bottle is only 1/2 bottle really... But yes everything in moderation... I try to keep it for days when I have a headache and/or feel dizzy...

I did go out and buy coconut water yesterday to give it another chance! I don't love it but I think I can get used to it. And the smoothie idea is great

lolomommy1 · March 2016

Been putting spinach in pretty much EVERYTHING this pregnancy and have yet to have the charlie horses this time. Im crossing my fingers I didnt just jinx it, but spinach is high in potassium, so maybe give it a go? I do it in eggs, burritos, replace it with rice or noodles, smoothies. I honestly put it in everything, its good stuff.

stillcozy · March 2016

I got all the bananas today at the grocery store!

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