I need to reduce potassium and creatinine level in my blood. I am told to consume low potassium vegetables, but it's very difficult to follow such strict diet as I have to think every time what to eat and what not to. If you can give me a list of food to bring my conditions to normalcy I would greatly appreciate. I have reduced my weight from 77.4 kgs to 69 kgs in 40 days. My bp was high but is under control and I have stopped the meds since 3 weeks.

Dr. Surbhi AgrawalGeneral Physician12yrs exp

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You should limit foods that are high in potassium. Your renal dietitian will help you plan your diet so you are getting the right amount of potassium. Eat a variety of foods but in moderation. If you want to include some high potassium vegetable in your diet, leach them before using. Leaching is a process by which some potassium can be pulled out of the vegetable. Instructions for leaching selected high potassium vegetables can be found at the end of this fact sheet. Check with your dietitian on the amount of leached high potassium vegetables that can be safely included in your diet. Do not drink or use the liquid from canned fruits and vegetables, or the juices from cooked meat. Remember that almost all foods have some potassium. The size of the serving is very important. A large amount of a low potassium food can turn into a high- potassium food. 

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