Have you had your apple today? According to HealthyEating.sfgate Enjoying an apple a day helps maintain a normal heart rhythm by increasing your potassium intake. Potassium, known as an electrolyte, is a mineral that dissolves in cellular fluid and helps electricity flow through your body. Most potassium in your body is found inside of cells, but it crosses cell walls if it needs to in order to keep fluid steady in and around cells. This process, known as the membrane potential, is heavily regulated by your body in order to sustain steady electrical flow for heart rhythm as well as muscle contraction. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, you need 4,700 milligrams of potassium from your daily diet and one medium 3-inch apple offers nearly 200 milligrams.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:00:45 +0000