Low potassium (best choice)
Cereals that are free from bran, dried fruit, nuts and chocolates such as: Weetabix® Shredded wheat®
Special K High Protein Cereal*(15 g protein / 160 mg potassium) Special K Honey Almond Ancient Grain Cereal*(15 g protein / 190 mg potassium)
Most breads and cereals are good choices as they are low in potassium.
Whole grains, including oats, are considered good potassium sources. One serving of instant or steel-cut oatmeal provides about 130 milligrams of potassium. If you're aiming to increase your potassium intake, you can bring this amount up significantly by adding high-potassium fruit to your oatmeal.
Instant potatoes are highly processed and lose some potassium during processing. A 1/2-cup serving of prepared potato granules or flakes contains 150 to 220 milligrams of potassium.
One large egg contains about 63 mg of potassium. 1 Eggs are considered a low-potassium food, but check with your doctor or dietitian to find out how often you should eat them. What meats and fish are best for a low-potassium diet?
Seafood. Popular fish like salmon, mackerel, halibut, tuna and snapper all have more than 400 milligrams of potassium in a 3-ounce filet.
Peanut butter also gives you some fiber, some vitamins and minerals (including 200 milligrams of potassium), and other nutrients. Unsalted peanut butter, with 5 milligrams of sodium, has a terrific potassium-to-sodium ratio. Salted peanut butter still has about twice as much potassium as sodium.
Nonfat milk is highest in potassium, supplying 382 milligrams, or 11 percent of the daily value, per 1-cup serving. Goat's milk is a better source of potassium than cow's milk, however, providing 498 milligrams of potassium, or 14 percent of the daily value, per cup.
Some of the best sources of potassium are dark leafy greens such as spinach, which when cooked has an astounding 1,180 mg per cup, per USDA data. Swiss chard is a close second, with almost 1,000 mg per cooked cup, and even bok choy has around 445 mg per cup when cooked.
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.
cereals. Pick those that do not contain dried fruit, nuts or chocolate. Good options include porridge, cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Weetabix, shredded wheat, Special K and Cheerios.
You can get recommended amounts of potassium by eating a variety of foods, including the following: Fruits, such as dried apricots, prunes, raisins, orange juice, and bananas. Vegetables, such as acorn squash, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, and broccoli. Lentils, kidney beans, soybeans, and nuts.
Low blood potassium typically occurs because of an excessive loss of potassium in your digestive tract. This may be due to frequent vomiting, diarrhea or laxative use. Other causes of hypokalemia include: Eating disorders, such as bulimia nervosa.