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

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Comparing Potassium Sources

Submitted by Fiona Bellefeuille, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator  If you have high blood levels of potassium you probably know […]

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Is there a banana hiding in your sandwich?

There aren’t too many “nutrition emergencies” in the hospital setting. But when a patient has a critically high potassium level […]

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Potassium and Phosphate: How to Simplify the Complicated When It Comes to Food Choices

By Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE Many patients living with chronic kidney disease need to be aware of how much […]

Selected Recipes

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Bannock (Lusknikn)

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients. 3. Make a […]

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Cranberry Mint Mocktail

Place mint and cranberries in two glasses. Pour cranberry juice and water into each glass. Add ice and enjoy.

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Baked eggplant fries

If you’re feeling adventurous, try these low potassium fries.