...and bananas

Not only am I gluten free (GF), I am potassium deficient.  I have always been a good potato eater.  One boiled potatoe has more potassium than 2 bananas.  Unfortunately, they are high in starch and I have a Dr. who does not like me on starch so much as I am.  I LOVE white food (high starch).  I suppose genetics has a bit to do with the potato thing too...I'm nearly 50% Irish thanks to hundreds of years of mom's family not moving more than 30 miles out of the area and sticking to the motherland for mates.  Go mom for marrying a Russian (yet, again, more potatoes -- just liquefied and fermented ;)  As I digress...Ive been put on a banana-for-potassium diet.  I HATE BANANAS.  I have always always always hated bananas.  The only way I have ever been able to gag the things down is baked in breads or cake and that's only when they have been pureed beyond recognition and aren't overpowering.  *sigh*

To make the task more palatable (yes, I have to eat the little buggers raw) I have tried the choke it down in two bite method -- that's disastrous, but entertaining for male co-workers.  Smothered in peanut butter -- much more palatable and preferred, but still gross.  Banana split (sorry, hot fudge and ice cream just can't hide disgusting as well as peanut butter).  Smoothie -- might as well eat the stupid thing and save the ice for liquor.

So, I'm searching.  I love the USDA for posting nutrient data values for foods.  They have a chart dedicated to potassium levels in foods.  Hallelujah!  Cantaloupe (much better than bananas but still gross to me) and Apricots.  Thank God I love apricots.  Maybe Ill still just stick to potatoes.