You can purchase a potassium based salt substitute to add to foods. The taste does not compare to salt, but I could see substituting some salt from a recipe for this, especially in something that has a lot of other spices.
I use this in combination with a liquid magnesium supplement, to make a calorie-free electrolyte drink that I use when outdoors on hot days. I find that this combination decreases my feelings of dehydration and fatigue.
By reading the nutrient facts on the back of this NuSalt (potassium chloride), it seems1 tsp contains the RDA of potassium. For comparison, when I make a drink with this, I usually am adding 1/4 tsp to 1L of water.
My understanding is that it takes a significant consumption of potassium to cause elevated levels, unless one has underlying kidney issues or medication. Of course, I would not take far in excess of the RDA without good reasons.
In the US, you can't get a potassium supplement over 99mg, and you need 1000mg. Just get the Nu-Salt at hopefully most grocery stores, looks like this and will be by the spices/salt, usually on a low shelf.
Get some Nu-Salt for potassium. Right this minute, drink some broth and it should subside if it's electrolytes. Best of luck!
It's recommended to have 4,700 Mgs of potassium a day and most people don't hit that so you probably have some wiggle room for potassium based sodium replacements. I haven't tried it myself, but there's products like Nu-Salt that I've heard good and bad things about regarding taste, although it's probably something you have to try for yourself and see if it's something you like.
If it was bacon and eggs most the time you could try something like a cup of raspberries and blackberries. Both approximately 7g of sugar and 8g of fiber.
I order Nu-Salt from Amazon.co.uk. If they're willing to ship to me here in Poland, I bet they'll ship to you :) (It is expensive, but at 3 in the morning when I wake up with my calves cramping because I haven't gotten enough potassium, it becomes totally worth it!!!)
What's your DRA? 1500mg? Whenever I do a low sodium diet, I shoot for roughly 1500mg.
For this type of dietary restriction, I normally stuck to foods that don't need a lot of salt, like veggies, lean meats, and fruit. You'd be surprised how much salt is in bread, crackers, pastries and other baked goods. Pastas and rice also tend to need more salt to add flavor, so I avoid those too, however, rice is more forgiving with how many spices you can add to it.
How do you feel about potassium-free salts and low sodium salt substitutes? There's a pretty good half & half on amazon that has good reviews: https://www.amazon.com/Nu-Salt-Substitute-Shaker-3-Ounce/dp/B004EPBMRC/ref=sr_1_12_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511449360&sr=8-12&keywords=salt+substitute
congratulations! this is what i use for potassium. i think one can order it on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Nu-Salt-Substitute-Shaker-3-Ounce/dp/B004EPBMRC?th=1
We got stuff like Nu-Salt which is pretty much straight potassium
https://www.amazon.com/Sodium-Free-Substitute-Potassium-Alternative-Seasoning/dp/B004EPBMRC
It is exactly what it sounds like! Pure potassium instead of sodium, but tastes like salt. Salt substitute.
Nu Salt Substitute Salt, 3-Ounce Shaker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EPBMRC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ZFA4YYZ0QJSF1F1XE9VV
Is this it. Do they still it in stores?
It’s a brand name for potassium chloride
Nu Salt Substitute Salt, 3-Ounce Shaker https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B004EPBMRC/
Nu Salt Substitute Salt, 3-Ounce Shaker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EPBMRC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V3HG03K60HH9RVHM4JFW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Potassium - Nu Salt
Just sprinkle it on some stuff throughout the day.
https://www.amazon.com/Nu-Salt-Substitute-Shaker-3-Ounce/dp/B004EPBMRC Is this the right stuff? So you take this every morning on an 18/6 fast or only on 24+ hour fast?
What's up with potassium?
I'm currently attempting to go keto, and all of the literature I've read discusses issues with water retention (it flows through me so quickly...) and the importance of replenishing electrolytes. It also seems as if hypertensive issues can be due more to a sodium-potassium imbalance than a high sodium content^[1] . I tried researching what the optimal ratio of sodium to potassium, and it seems like apparent recommended ratio is 1:2^[2] . A friend of mine told me it was a 1:1 ratio, but his claim was unsubstantiated, and is what prompted me to do this research in the first place. Regardless, I know I haven't ever tried to even keep them even in the past, so I've resolved to up my potassium game. I've worried that I don't consume enough potassium rich foods, so I was going to supplement a bit more K into my diet.
However, it seems like consuming too much potassium can lead to a serious problem (hyperkalemia), and I can't tell if Livestrong's info is sound or a scare tactic^[3][4] . Potassium supplements (they might be potassium citrate, I don't remember) are sold in doses of 99 mg, ostensibly to prevent any damage that'd come from consuming too much protein at once. And yet, I can (and did) buy something like Nu Salt^[5] (potassium chloride) quite easily. So...what's the deal with potassium? It's important, but it's also incredibly harmful if I go too hard with it?
Side note: For those of you who are carb-averse, how do you get a decent amount of fiber? Psyllium husk? Eating all of the vegetables ever? I feel like I either need an avocado daily or consume pounds of veggies if I wanted to get fiber without supplemental help, lol.
I ordered 16 of these just in case.
It should last a while.