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Q. I have leg cramps, usually at night. On a recent visit to my doctor he said that I may not be getting enough potassium. He suggested bananas and potatoes but those are loaded with calories. Have you got any healthier suggestions? Thank you ~ Darlene - Miami Dade, FL

A. Darlene, great question - and I have so much I'd like to say to you! First of all, bananas and potatoes may contain a few more calories than a rice cake, but oh my - they are packed with nutrients that you need while dieting. And they are oh - so filling! They each contain about 100 calories each, and that's for medium-sized choices.

As potatoes go, it's actually the toppings such as butter, sour cream and/or dressings that up the calories to the unsafe zone. Opt for no calorie butter spray, light sour cream, and just a smidge of REAL bacon bits to pack some great bites into this Super Potassium Food!

Other foods rich in potassium include: oranges, avocado (high in calories and fat - so be careful), mushrooms, spinach, brussel sprouts, raw almonds, cantaloupe.

As a note, your legs may be cramping due to a combination of things so I'd suggest that you up your potassium intake and if the cramping persists, then see your doctor for further evaluation. Some other things that can contribute to leg cramps include: Restless Leg Syndrome, cardiovascular problems, overworked OR over-exercised muscles, diabetes, anemia, peripheral artery disease or even a need for an increase your fluid intake, especially since you reside in a warmer area - just to name a few.

So as you can see, the cause ranges from simple to serious - so stay on top of this, Darlene! Thank you for your question. ~ Sky at Diet Bites

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