For those that need to follow a low potassium diet, stick to the lowest potassium nuts like macadamia nuts, pecans, and walnuts. If there's no need to restrict potassium, try to include some of the high potassium nuts like almonds and pistachios.
Almonds are one of the highest dietary sources of vitamin E (7.3 mg) and magnesium (76 mg/oz.), and also are an important plant-based source of important minerals like calcium (75 mg/oz.) and potassium (210 mg/ oz.). Naturally gluten- and dairy- free, almonds and almond products deliciously fill in nutrient gaps.
Nuts, seeds, and legumes
These foods have more than 200 mg of potassium per serving, and should be avoided or eaten in very small portions if you are limiting potassium.
Almonds also contain 200 milligrams of potassium per 1-ounce serving compared to the 125 milligrams in walnuts, as well as 76 milligrams of magnesium compared to the 45 milligrams in walnuts. Fibre content: Almonds contain 16% fiber whereas walnuts have 8%.
A ½ cup serving of blueberries has less than 150 milligrams potassium making them a low potassium fruit choice. Blueberries are also low in sodium and phosphorus making them suitable for a kidney friendly diet. They are safe to eat for all of the following kidney conditions and treatments: CKD/Transplant.
Carrots. One cup of chopped carrot has 410 mg of potassium, Syn says, which is slightly less than a medium banana has, but more than a small one.
Avoid black-eyed peas, dried beans, cooked greens, spinach, yams, and sweet potato pie. All are high in potassium.
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.
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.
Broccoli is a medium potassium food, low in sodium and phosphorus, and suitable for all the following kidney conditions and treatments: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Transplant. Hemodialysis (3 times/week)
Nuts and seeds contain potassium and phosphorus. The amount you can have each day will depend on your stage of kidney disease or the type of dialysis you receive. Potassium and phosphorus can be a concern for nuts and seeds. Limit to ¼ cup portion.
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).
Apples are low in potassium, phosphorus, and sodium so they are a great choice for a kidney friendly diet. They are safe to eat for all of the following kidney conditions and treatments: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)/Transplant.
You can take a potassium test at home, either with a blood or urine sample. If using a 24-hour urine test, you will need to collect your urine wherever you are during the day. For blood tests, you often need to visit a local laboratory to have your sample collected.