Experts recommend that you should make half your plate up of low potassium fruits and vegetables and the other half should consist of grains and protein.
The size of the plate does matter, as well. If you are working to lose weight or prevent weight gain, choosing a smaller plate will help you not overeat at mealtime.
Here are some specific suggestions about how to fill the different parts of your plate:
Low Potassium Fruits:
Strawberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Peach (canned)
Pear (canned)
Pineapple
Fruit Cocktail
Mandarin Oranges
Plum
Lemon
Lychee
Apple
Grapes
Low Potassium Vegetables:
Lettuce
Carrots
Celery
Eggplant
Green beans
Corn
Peas
Zucchini
Garlic
Onion
Peppers
Okra
Grains:
White Rice
Bagel
Tortilla
Sourdough Bread
White Bread
Noodles
Macaroni
Oatmeal
Cream of Wheat
English muffin
Corn Flakes
Rice Krispies
Couscous
Tortilla chips (unsalted)
Pretzels (unsalted)
Crackers (unsalted)
Pita
Protein:
Egg
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Fish
Seafood
Peanut Butter
Beans
Tofu(Please note that some of the foods above may or may not be on other renal diet lists. These foods are/are not included due to the unique needs of our specific patient population.)
