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Surprising fruits that can help your heart

April 11, 2008 By Delia

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If you’ve got high blood pressure, don’t just cut back on salt — increase your potassium intake.
Try to include one serving of the following into your diet It may just save your life. Find other heart-healthy foods here.

Apricots, dried: 1 cup, 1,567 mg
Avocado: 1 medium, 1,097 mg
Potato (baked with skin): 1 medium, 844 mg
Pinto beans: 3 oz. cooked, 646 mg
Yogurt: 8 oz., 579 mg
Orange juice: 1 cup, 550 mg
Cantaloupe: 1 cup, 482 mg
Banana: 1 medium, 467 mg
Winter squash: 1/2 cup cooked, 448 mg

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