More dietary stuff

[OldTownhammock]

I am confused by some of the renal diet restrictions. For example: various recommendations say don't eat beans because of potassium.. When I read the label on the can it says 0 potassium. Thanks for your patience

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Whay beans are you referring to? Just about everything has a trace of potassium in it. Look at the serving size also. 1/2 cup of something is nothing and most people way more than that.

[OldTownhammock in reply to Bassetmommer]

The list the doctor gave me said beans, canned or dry

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Beans are terribly high in potassium and this is 1/2 cup which is nothing

Food STANDARD Portion POTASSIUM (mg)

Kidney beans, cooked 1/2 cup 359

Split peas, cooked 1/2 cup 355

Navy beans, cooked 1/2 cup 354

Great northern beans, cooked 1/2 cup 346

[orangecity41 NKF Ambassador]

I too have had to cut back on potassium based on bloodwork and watch beans on my diet. I sometimes have small serving.

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador]

Beans are also considered high phosphorus- high phosphorus people often mistake phosphorus for protein or v/v. Best of luck.Check out kidneyschool.org

[jcwalker]

I like dialysis supplement called Nepro. It helps digestion.