Facts about Potassium, Kudos Blends

Potassium is an essential mineral and has an intricate chemical relationship with sodium– they must be in balance.  It is well recognised that we consume an excess of sodium yet our diet is deficient in potassium. Medical professionals want us to address this, as an imbalance can have derogatory effects on our health.   Reducing sodium by 50% in baked products by substitution with potassium ingredients will bring these two essential minerals back into balance – an essential characteristic for proper body function.

The health benefits that potassium can provide include:

• Helps to reduce and regulate blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke
• Helps to maintain muscle strength
• Helps nerve impulses to operate effectively
• Soothes feelings of anxiety, stress and irritability

The British Blood Pressure Association is supporting Kudos Blends to reduce sodium levels in baked products.