Low Potassium, K Foods

Tip 1 : Milk and yogurt have more potassium and are lower in sodium than most cheese. Also, most milk is fortified with vitamin D.

Tip 2 : Keep your food safe! Wash your hands, utensils & cutting boards before and after contact with raw meat, poultry, seafood & eggs.

Tip 3 : On a long drive or shopping trip, pack cut-up vegetables in a baggie. Skip the impulse to buy less healthful snacks.

Tip 4 : Make your own vegetarian burgers with cooked black beans, mushrooms, seasonings, and egg or oatmeal. Form into patties and pan grill.

Tip 5 : When choosing a whole grain product don't be fooled by the product's advertising. Look for "whole grain" in the ingredients list.

Tip 6 : Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).

Tip 7 : Eat fruit as a between-meal snack instead of other high-Calorie foods.

Tip 8 : Choose dark green vegetables like Swiss chard, spinach, and broccoli. They are high in nutrients and low in Calories.

Tip 9 : Avoiding milk because you are lactose intolerant? Get the health benefits of milk by selecting lactose-free dairy products.

Tip 10 : Need a snack? Spread peanut butter on apple slices or top frozen yogurt with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.