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Potassium Management Resources

Managing your potassium intake is an important part of a healthy kidney diet. Read our blog posts and fact sheets on potassium management and find tips on making informed nutrition choices. Plus, explore a variety of kidney-friendly recipes designed to help you enjoy flavorful meals while maintaining optimal potassium levels.

Fact Sheet:

Potassium and Chronic Kidney Disease (PDF)

Selected Posts from The Dietitians’ Blog

Warm up with A Low-Potassium Soup!

  Alisha Buttar, Student and Dani Renouf, RD, MSc As the cold weather has touched down, there is no better […]

What’s in Season? Winter edition

By Julie Hutter, RD, CDE This is the third blog article in our What’s in Season? Series During the long […]

What’s In Season? Autumn 2023

By Julie Hutter, RD, CDE  As the weather begins to cool down, warm and comforting dishes tend to make a […]

Selected Recipes

Couscous Salad with honey-lemon dressing

This versatile dish is cooked in one pot and can be served hot or cold, as a main or a side. It makes great leftovers to have with grilled meat or fish.

Corn and Fennel Soup

This soup freezes well, so freeze it in individual servings so you have it handy. Fennel is a higher potassium vegetable but pairing it with an acceptable potassium vegetable like corn is a great way to safely include it into your diet!

Blueberry Smoothie

Do you want a good source of protein but don’t feel like eating meat? Here is a recipe for a quick and delicious smoothie that is light and refreshing.

Other Resources

How to Find a Dietitian

Dietitians play an important role in managing chronic kidney disease and maintaining the health of your kidneys. This blog post explains the role of a dietitian and how to find one to support you on your kidney journey. 

What to Eat When You Have Stage 1 or 2 Kidney Disease

If you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease it’s important to make early lifestyle and dietary changes that can help slow its progression. This blog post shares practical tips to support long-term kidney function. 

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