Low Potassium Diet: Foods to Avoid & Meal Planning Resources

Question
hello, my Father is 82 and his potassium level is too high.  the doctor instructed Dad to begin a no potassium diet.  he was tested for other issues and nothing arose.  i am finding it a change to provide quality meals for Dad.  he does not seem to be putting on weight.  can you suggest a resource for menus?
thank you for your assistance
Debbie

Answer
Debbie,

There's practically no food without potassium, because of that, we can only talk about low potassium diet. The recommended allowance in a low potassium diet is 2-3 grams of potassium per day. Fruits and  vegetables should be limited to four half-cup servings per day. Diary intake should not exceed one halve of a cup.

The recommended allowance in a low potassium diet is 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams of potassium per day (2-3 grams). Fruits, vegetables, and diary should be limited to four half-cup servings per day.

Use frozen fruits and vegetables cooked in water and rinsed and drained well before eating.

Watch potassium intake using the table "Food Sources of Potassium":
http://atkinszone-recipes.blogspot.com/2008/09/food-sources-of-potassium.html

Read more:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Special-Diets-768/Low-potassium-foods-meals.htm
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Special-Diets-768/Need-basic-menu-diabetic.htm

Tanya Zilberter