Potassium to high

mickeycrazie
mickeycrazie Posts: 10 Member
edited November 9 in Health and Weight Loss
Ok nutrition people. Unlike alot of people my potassium is to high. My GP has told me to watch my intake of potassium. When I look at the list of foods that are high in potassium it looks to be most of the healthy food I should be eating to lose weight. Any suggestions on how to cut back on the potassium but lose weight. Here are some of the foods that are high in potassium: banana, raisins, mango, orange, cantaloupe, pear, peach, apple, strawberries, watermelon, baked potatoe, tomato, mushroom, brussel sprouts (not gonna eat anyway), zucchini, avocado (yuck), broccoli, corn, carrots, cauliflower, asparagus, peas, lettuce, green beans, spinach, cucumber, pinto beans, soy milk, salmon, turkey (dark meat), sunflower seeds, beaf, peanut butter, almonds, egg, yogurt, milk, ricotta cheese, vanilla ice cream, cottage cheese. HELP!!!!! Guess I should just drink water and be done.

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  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Call the doctor's office and get a referral to a dietitian. They should be able to follow up on the diet info your doctor wants you to follow.
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    Agree w/Kalikel, but as someone short on potassium I have a banana and an avocado per day and I know those are very common recommendations for high-potassium foods. Maybe do a search for 'highest potassium foods' and start cutting from the top?

  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Call the doctor's office and get a referral to a dietitian. They should be able to follow up on the diet info your doctor wants you to follow.

    This.
  • lalepepper
    lalepepper Posts: 447 Member
    You also can change your tracked nutrients to include potassium - I tend to be a bit low and track it myself on MFP. The main drawback is many foods don't indicate potassium content in the nutrition facts - sometimes I have to look around to find a listing that includes it, and many processed foods don't indicate numbers even if it's included. I definitely second a recommendation to speak to a dietitian if you can, especially as you've been cautioned by your doctor. You might need a referral depending on your insurance, but I imagine your doctor would be happy to provide it. Additionally, many dietitians are understanding if you can't afford to go for many appointments, and can help you get the information you need.
  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,301 Member
    Possibly you could try to find out what your daily level of potassium should be. Too much of a good thing can be bad for you, which is what your doctor seem to be saying.

    I'm unable to eat most of the fruit you mention because they are high in Salicylate and put me into all sorts of health issues. I keep to the lowest value ones, I can't even manage average ones and this has brought me a good degree of comfort. I hope you follow my drift. There can be ways round it.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    Here's a link to foods permitted on a low potassium diet: http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/foods-permitted-low-potassium-diet-1585.html
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    You're eating way too healthy! Try chocolate!
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    You're eating way too healthy! Try chocolate!

    laughs.....couldn't help myself. Seriously, go with the dietitian.
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    You're right, potassium is high in all the healthy foods, and even some of the unhealthy foods, like French fries and potato chips. And yet, most of us don't get enough of it.
  • mickeycrazie
    mickeycrazie Posts: 10 Member
    Thanks everyone for the replies. Lifting4Lis u made me laugh. DancingMoosie thanks for the link. I will also talk to a dietician. Happy New Year to everyone.
  • willnorton
    willnorton Posts: 995 Member
    edited January 2015
    the word you wanted is "too" not the word "to"........ the word "too" meaning more...... too much!...Happy New Year
  • mickeycrazie
    mickeycrazie Posts: 10 Member
    Thanks for the english lesson. I guess i needed help with that also.
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