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If the above tonic helps relieve your leg cramps, try to boost your potassium levels by eating more of these potassium-rich foods: apples, bananas, dried fruits, avocado, mushrooms, yogurt, kefir, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked potatoes and cantaloupe.
Infrequent leg cramps might be due to temporary dehydration or lack of stretching after exercise. If you have consistent leg cramps that affect your sleep, you should see your doctor. Drinking water throughout the day and eating a diet rich in electrolytes such as calcium and potassium can help you avoid painful cramps. The old adage that eating bananas combats leg cramps is true: Bananas are rich in potassium.