NUTRIENT TO KNOW POTASSIUM

‘Your risk of hypertension [high blood pressure] increases every year,’ says nutrition consultant Dr Mike Roussell. But cutting back on prawn cocktail crisps isn’t the only way to offset your risk. ‘Potassium balances the sodium in your diet and supports healthy blood pressure.’ As a bonus, greens that contain potassium also tend to be rich in fibre, which will help with blood-sugar control. A word of caution: potassium supplements can put you at risk of overdosing, leading to heart issues – the NHS recommends taking no more than 3,700mg per day. Get your fix from whole foods by upping your intake of apricots, artichokes, beetroot, Brussels sprouts and potatoes.