Build Your Muscle with Potassium

We remember sweet potatoes in the song that stars with “Eat camote, the musical fruit…” But did you know that sweet potatoes are a terrific source of potassium and antioxidants, which are good for building muscles? Potassium-rich foods such as sweet potatoes can also help counteract the effects of eating too many acid-producing foods like meats, some dairy products, and highly processed items, which speed the loss of muscle mass.

Other foods loaded with potassium and antioxidants include lettuces, peppers, kiwi, melon and oranges. Ideally, three servings of potassium-rich foods, together with five servings of fruits and vegetables, would go a long way in disarming the free radicals and repairing muscle tissues worn during exercise and workout.

Source: Sci-Tech Volume XXII Number 4 ISSN 0116-5704 Sy 2008-2009