Low Potassium Recipes Archives - The Kidney Dietitian (2024)

FAQs

What is a good dinner for low-potassium? ›

Vegetables: 2-3 servings of low-potassium vegetables like carrots or corn. Dairy/calcium-rich foods: 1-2 servings of low-potassium choices like cottage cheese. Meat/plant-based meat: 3-7 servings of low-potassium choices like turkey or shrimp. Grains: 4-7 servings of low-potassium grains like rice or noodles.

Oat/rice milk, cream, crème fraiche, cheese is low in potassium. Drinks Coffee, malted drinks e.g. Ovaltine/Horlicks, drinking chocolate, cocoa, fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, wine, beer, cider and stout. Tea, herbal tea, squash/cordial, flavoured water, fizzy drinks, spirits.

Starting your day with a portion of fruit is still important though, with Laura recommending low-potassium options such as apples, pears, blueberries, watermelon or clementine. “If you're cooking a more savoury brunch, stick with vegetables such as kale, red peppers, garlic and onions, which are all lower potassium.”

When following a low potassium diet, the dietitian will explain that pasta, rice and noodles are useful alternatives to potatoes as they are lower in potassium.

If boiled at least 10 minutes in a large pot of water, potassium is reduced by at least half the original amount. These potatoes will still contain 100 to 200 milligrams of potassium in a 1/2-cup serving so people on a low-potassium diet are encouraged to pay attention to portion control.

Hypokalemia can affect your kidneys. You may have to go to the bathroom more often. You may also feel thirsty. You may notice muscle problems during exercise.

What home remedy can I use to lower my potassium? ›

cup of black coffee has 116 mg of potassium3. This is considered a low potassium food. However, many people drink more than one cup of coffee each day. Three to four cups of coffee a day is considered high in potassium and could raise your potassium levels.

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.

Choose Fruit Wisely

Whether you put fruit in your cereal or eat it whole, go for low-potassium picks like apples, blueberries, cranberries, grapes, peaches, pears, pineapple, and raspberries. Avoid bananas, melons, oranges, and kiwi.

Eggs are a good source of animal protein and phosphorus, which you may need to limit in CKD. Ask your kidney dietitian how many eggs are safe to eat. Eggs are low in sodium and potassium which may be helpful.