Dear Doctors: I am interested in the DASH diet you mentioned recently. Could you list some of the types of vegetables and fruits that are rich in potassium and the amount needed daily to meet the potassium requirements?

Dear Reader: The DASH diet is an eating plan designed to help prevent high blood pressure. Also known as hypertension, this is when the higher-than-normal force of blood against your artery walls strains the heart. Over time, this damages the circulatory system. People with chronic high blood pressure have increased risk of developing heart disease, kidney disease or kidney failure, and stroke. Because high blood pressure can impede blood flow to the brain, it may also play a role in cognitive decline and increase the risk of other neurodegenerative complications.

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