What we need is a balance of sodium and potassium. You can get a low cost blood test to tell you how you are doing.

Too much of either electrolyte can be dangerous.

Foods highest in potassium:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods...00000000-1.html

Looks like coffee and tea are great sources, and that's OK with me.

Of course, if you have renal disease or any other health issues, both the blood test and your health provider should be consulted.

Bob