Table 1.
Summary of Heart-Healthy Foods That Are Restricted by a Low-Potassium Diet
| Recommended Food Groups | Examples of Heart-Healthy Foods | Restricted by Low-Potassium Diet? |
|---|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables | Green vegetables (eg, spinach, kale, collard greens, broccoli, asparagus) | Yes (except kale) |
| Berries (eg, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) | No | |
| Avocadoes | Yes | |
| Potatoes and sweet potatoes | Yes | |
| Carrots | Yes (if raw) | |
| Peppers | No | |
| Pumpkin and squash | Yes | |
| Tomatoes | Yes | |
| Cantaloupes and papaya | Yes | |
| Citrus fruits (eg, oranges, grapefruits) | Yes | |
| Apples | No | |
| Garlic | No | |
| Soybeans | Yes | |
| Whole grains | Whole wheat | Yes (bran/bran products) |
| Brown rice | ||
| Oats | ||
| Rye | ||
| Barley | ||
| Buckwheat | ||
| Quinoa | ||
| Low-fat dairy products | Fat-free or low-fat milk, yoghurt, and cheese | Yes |
| Skinless poultry and fish | Prepared without added saturated or trans fat | Yes |
| Fish high in omega-3 | ||
| Nuts and legumes | Walnuts | Yes |
| Almonds | Yes | |
| Seeds (eg, chia, flaxseed, hemp) | Yes | |
| Dried beans and lentils | Yes | |
| Nontropical vegetable oils | Extra-virgin olive oil | No |