Dark leafy greens, such as spinach or kale, are packed with vitamins and minerals that promote healthy kidney function. These vegetables also contain antioxidants which can help make the kidneys' job of filtering out the blood easier. Some leafy greens, however, contain high levels of potassium.
Go Green. Lower potassium green vegetables, including Brussels sprouts, asparagus, green beans, okra, cabbage, broccoli and raw spinach, are all nutritious and low potassium alternatives. Depending on the time of year, purchasing these vegetables in season may mean tastier veggies as well as a lower price.
Your safest bets include iceberg, arugula, Bibb, Boston, red leaf or green leaf lettuces.
Avoid black-eyed peas, dried beans, cooked greens, spinach, yams, and sweet potato pie. All are high in potassium.
Medium-potassium foods (50 to 200 mg per serving):
½ cup of fresh cauliflower (150) ½ cup of asparagus (155) ½ cup of canned peas (90) 1 cup of lettuce, all types (100)
Leafy greens like kale and spinach are nutrient-dense foods that are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help to support kidney function as well as overall health. Leafy greens contain vitamins A, C, and K as well as carotenoids and flavonoids.
Other lower potassium carbohydrate options include pasta, rice, noodles, bread. Protein foods Nuts and seeds. Aduki beans, pinto beans, soya beans.
Water pills (diuretics) help rid your body of extra potassium. They work by making your kidney create more urine. Potassium is normally removed through urine. Potassium binders often come in the form of a powder.
Breakfast is a favorite meal in many households, with staples like fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, and oatmeal that can all fit nicely in a kidney-friendly diet.
Answer. Fruits and veggies lowest in potassium are: apples, blueberries, limes, and iceberg lettuce.
Water pills (diuretics), which rid the body of extra fluids and remove potassium through urine. Sodium bicarbonate, which temporarily shifts potassium into body cells. Albuterol, which raises blood insulin levels and shifts potassium into body cells.
Including tomatoes in a low potassium diet: frequency
You shouldn't exceed more than one small portion per day (in other words, don't include in more than one meal per day). If you often experience high potassium levels you may want to limit this further (i.e. down to 1-3 times per week).
Some of the lowest potassium meats are clams, oysters, and tuna. Chicken and turkey aren't considered low potassium meats, but they are lower than other types of meats. Deli meats are not only high in potassium but can also be high in sodium and contain phosphorus additives.