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  • From: Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] High Blood Pressure and Sodium:Potassium Ratio
  • Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:33:37 -0700


I tend to view this as proof of the superiority of a diet based on roots. They're so high in potassium that you can salt them normally without ruining your health.

http://www.healthnet.org.uk/facts/level3/f003.htm

Seems to me it is short-sighted to focus on one element of a food. A doctor friend told me years ago that the kidneys can process far more salt than the normal person's palate will tolerate.

As for root crop foods, I recently noted that my joints were speaking to me in much more muted voices. I thought about all the possible causes and I was reminded of a conversation here about the connection between joint pain and potatoes. I have eaten few potatoes in the last six to twelve months, a strong change from my previous diet. That may or may not be the reason for joint ease.






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