Foods that are low in sodium and rich in potassium include

Potassium holds an important function in both cell and energy-related functions. Potassium is considered to be one of the important blood minerals. Potassium regulates the balance of both water and acid in our blood and body tissues. Food which are high in potassium include white beans, spinach, plain yogurt, broccoli, sweet potato milk, bacon, oranges and many more. One should avoid the excessive intake of salt because too much intake of salt in the body may cause complications or illnesses in our body. Some illnesses caused by too much salt in the body are fluid retention, high blood pressure, Kidney problems and heart failure.