You probably know that salty food will raise your blood pressure. But did you know that foods packed with potassium can lower it by blunting the effects of sodium?

Potassium is found in plant foods, especially leafy green vegetables, such as broccoli, and starchy vegetables, such as squash.

Livestrong.com has assembled a list of the top 10 potassium-rich foods that help to naturally lower your blood pressure. Aim for 4.7 grams of potassium daily.

1. Swiss Chard
Amount: 1 cup
Potassium: 1 gram
Calories: 7

2. Crimini Mushrooms
Amount: 16 ounces
Potassium: 2 grams
Calories: 100

3. Spinach
Amount: 1 cup
Potassium: 1.2 grams
Calories: 7

4. Romaine Lettuce
Amount: 2 cups
Potassium: 0.325 grams
Calories: 15

5. Celery
Amount: 1 cup
Potassium: 0.470 grams
Calories: 20

6. Broccoli
Amount: 1 cup
Potassium: 0.5 grams
Calories: 30

7. Winter Squash (Butternut, Acorn, Spaghetti Squash and Pumpkins)
Amount: 1 cup
Potassium: 1 gram
Calories: 58 to 82

8. Tomatoes
Amount: 3 cups
Potassium: 1 gram
Calories: 100

9. Collard Greens
Amount: 1 cup
Potassium: 0.5 grams
Calories: 70

10. Summer Squash (Zucchini)
Amount: 1 cup
Potassium: 0.345 grams
Calories: 20

--From the Editors at Netscape