 According to many experienced Solu-Medrol Users, the horendous steroid crash can be avoided by eating foods high in potassium. I am not well-informed on the benefits of potassium and why it helps reduce the crash suffered once steroids are discontinued, but I do plan to investigate this thoroughly and share my results here on this site.
Meanwhile I have gathered the following info about high potassium foods that can be eaten while undergoing the solu-medrol therapy.
What foods are high in potassium?
Aside from the aforementioned cantaloupe, potassium rich foods include:
Bananas
Oranges
Apricots
Avocado
Strawberries
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Cucumber
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Chard
Bell pepper
Eggplant
Squash
Crimini mushrooms
Brussels sprouts
Turmeric
Parsley
Spinach
Broccoli
Tuna
Halibut
Here is a list of some foods high in potassium and their potassium content from the USDA National Nutrient Database:
| Potassium Rich Foods |
Weight |
Measure |
Potassium Content |
| Raw, baby carrots |
10 |
1 medium |
24 mg |
| Raw Lettuce |
10 |
1 leaf |
19 mg |
| Raw Onions |
14 |
1 slice |
20 mg |
| Fresh Strawberries |
12 |
1 strawberry |
18 mg |
| Raw Garlic |
3 |
1 clove |
12 mg |
| Honey |
21 |
1 tablespoon |
11 mg |
| Raw Radishes |
4.5 |
1 radish |
10 mg |
| Raw Peppers |
10 |
1 ring |
18 mg |
| White Bread |
23 |
1 slice |
17 mg |
| Papayas |
304 |
1 papaya |
781 mg |
| Lima Beans |
188 |
1 cup |
955 mg |
| Plantains |
179 |
1 medium |
893 mg |
| Jerusalem Artichokes |
150 |
1 cup |
644 mg |
| Bananas |
118 |
1 banana |
422 mg |
| Oat Bran |
94 |
1 cup |
532 mg |
| Tomatoes |
255 |
1 cup |
528 mg |
| Cucumber |
301 |
1 large |
442 mg |
| Cantaloupe |
160 |
1 cup |
427 mg |
| Pears |
275 |
1 pear |
333 mg |
| Mangoes |
207 |
1 mango |
323 mg |
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