Heart Health – What to know about Potassium

Did you know that just lowering sodium may not be enough to lower your client’s blood pressure?

Only 1 in 10 adults eat enough fruits and vegetables.

With this handout, you will be able to share why, in addition to lowering sodium, why having a diet high in potassium will help to lower their blood pressure.

Two Handouts and a worksheet is included:

What you need to know about Potassium

• The role potassium plays in the body

• How much potassium is recommended per day

• Ways to increase potassium when eating out

Best Way to Get Potassium

• Food list of foods high in Potassium

Goal worksheet

This handout is part of The Essential Mediterranean Diet Heart Health Client Education Package along with other handouts and worksheets.

Free Resources:

• Sleep Challenge Worksheet
• Sodium Label Reading Assessment
• Mediterranean Diet Menu Ideas Made Easy

Premium Resources:

• The Essential Sleep Worksheet Package – Canva Template
• The Essential Mediterranean Diet Heart Health Client Education Package
• A New Tool for Diabetes Management Powerpoint Presentation/Toolkit: Healthy Sleep

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