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Heart panic, fluctuating blood pressure and heart failure are some of the common troubles of today's life. Bad food habits and a hectic lifestyle cause a lot of discomfort to the heart. However, according to the recent studies, daily intake of adequate amount of foods with potassium can reduce the rate of various heart diseases.

Bananas, potatoes and fish all have it, but are you eating enough potassium? You could be at risk for low potassium and it's harming your health.

Potassium is a trace mineral, just like the manganese, essential for various functions of the body. Along with Sodium and Chloride, Potassium forms the electrolyte family of minerals. They are called electrolyte because when dissolve in water they conduct electricity. The proper amount and distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for health. Most of the Potassium in our body store within the cells and regulates the activity of muscles and nerves.

Avocado is a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed. This fruit is also known as Alligator Pear. Avocado was first cultivated around 8000 B. C. in Central and South America. The average avocado tree is of 65 feet in height and can produce about 1200 avocados annually. There are different types of avocado is available such as Fuerte, Hass, Gwen, Bacon etc. Major commercial producers of avocados are United States, Indonesia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Chile and Colombia.

Prunes are available year round, they are sweet and sticky in taste and highly nutritious. Prunes are actually dried European plums or Prunus domestic, commonly known as the Constipation fruit for its constipation relieving properties. They are also called dried plums.