Foods High in Potassium Help the Heart: Study

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-03-03

Italian researchers have found that eating bananas, potatoes, leafy greens, and other foods rich in potassium reduces a person's risk of developing coronary artery disease and his or her risk of stroke. Read full story >

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