In other words, this means that roughly 98 percent of American adults are potassium deficient.

For starters, hemp seeds contain360 milligrams per three-tablespoon serving, while raw spinach contains334 milligrams per two-cup serving.

But what potassium-rich food would be more apropos to ring in fall and cozy sweater weather other than pumpkin?

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Why is potassium so important for overall functioning?

First things first, why is potassium important to begin with?

Well, its vital for several bodily functions.

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5 high-potassium pumpkin recipes perfect for fall

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Breakfast on your mind?

(Think pumpkin, almond butterone tablespoon has120 milligrams of potassiumand good ol banana.)

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Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Feeding a crowd or looking to batch cook breakfast for the week?

This pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe byMinimalist Bakerwill definitely do the trick.

Get the recipe:Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

Time to switch over to the lunch specials.

Then, the rest of this two-step recipe is easy peasy.

Get the recipe:Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

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Simple Pumpkin Soup

Easy blender soup anybody?

This pumpkin soup recipe byMinimalist Bakertakes easy cooking to a whole new level.

Looking to up the protein (and potassium) intake in the recipe?

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Add a can oflongevity-boosting white beans, which contains19 grams of protein and 1,190 milligrams of potassiumper cup.

Get the recipe:Simple Pumpkin Soup

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Pumpkin Pancakes

These pumpkin pancakes byFeel Good Foodieare the definition of sweet, spice, and everything nice.

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