also play a role.
For older adults, three simple everyday foods can be useful additions to a balanced diet.
Bananas: An Easy Source of Potassium
Bananas are probably the food most commonly associated with muscle cramps.
There’s a reason for that.
Potassium is an electrolyte involved in normal nerve signaling and muscle contraction. When potassium levels become too low, muscle weakness and cramps can occur.
Bananas provide potassium while also being convenient, inexpensive, and easy for many older adults to eat.
Try adding sliced banana to oatmeal or
