Potassium is a mineral salt (an electrolyte). It serves the purpose of keeping pH levels in our body fluids, in a balanced state. It plays its part in regulating the blood pressure, muscle function, kidney, bone mass, nervous system and heart and adrenal functions. Low levels of potassium can be hazardous to health.

Symptoms of potassium deficiency are overall weakness, constant fatigue, lack of concentration and problems with muscular coordination. Potassium deficiency can cause hypertension, strokes, high blood pressure problems and heart issues.

So how can you maintain a good level of potassium in your body? Well, as it turns out, potassium is present in all types of food including meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish and grains too. If you have an otherwise well-balanced diet, it is rare that you might run into a potassium deficiency problem.

To give an idea, below a list of foods high in potassium is being produced (values may vary depending upon size, weight and other factors).

- Potato chips 1000 milligrams
- All Bran 1000 milligrams
- Wheatgerm 950 milligrams
- Figs 900 milligrams
- Dried mixed fruit 880 milligrams

- Soya flour 1650 milligrams
- Black treacle 1500 milligrams
- Apricots ready-to-eat 1380 milligrams
- Bran Wheat 1160 milligrams
- Tomato Puree 1150 milligrams
- Sultanas 1050 milligrams
- Raisins 1020 milligrams

- Banana 400 milligrams
- Weetos 500 milligrams
- Crispbread 500 milligrams

- Soya beans boiled 510 milligrams
- Plantain boiled 500 milligrams
- Raisin Splitz 500 milligrams

So you see, the variety is wide, and the list of foods high in potassium, as above, is not exhaustive. One last thing to remember is, since potassium is very essential for the body, if you ever feel any of the symptoms mentioned above, consult your doctor immediately. It could be that your body may be in need of potassium badly, without you knowing it. Your doctor will advise you either a diet plan or potassium supplements depending upon the situation.