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what meat, poultry or fish is low in potassium?

Have kidney disease and need to develop a low potassium diet.

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1. Potassium is found in many foods, especially meat, milk, fruits and vegetables (see Table 1). Eat a variety of foods to get the recommended amount. While sodium is added to most highly processed foods, potassium is not. Eating more fresh and frozen foods, which are usually lower in sodium, may be helpful. (See fact sheet 9.354, Sodium in the Diet.) Potassium is essential for good nutrition and health. Meeting the minimum requirement is not difficult if you eat a variety of foods. Maintaining the recommended sodium-to-potassium ratio, however, may be more difficult. Eat more fruits and vegetables and fewer processed foods. A moderate increase in dietary potassium, in addition to a reduction of excess sodium, may be beneficial, especially for people at risk for hypertension.
2. This is the site that I use, it is a government site. You can view all foods, high and low in potassium by clicking on whether you want to view them alphabetically or by high/ low quantity. I hope this helps you. http://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=9673 Here is another site you might like to view: http://www.davita.com/diet-and-nutrition/diet-basics/a/479