Low Potassium Recipes

Do you or a family member has diabetes and is advised low potassium diet? Here are some excellent low potassium recipes that will keep you on track.

Stacey went for an annual checkup and was informed by her doctor that she has diabetes. She has diabetic kidney disease and has been advised to limit the intake of high potassium foods. Back home, Stacey had to figure out her entire diet plan and menu because she had to think about what to cook for herself and for her family now.

Although there are various reasons for a doctor to put you on a low potassium diet, but the main reason can be kidney problems. If one is diagnosed with diabetic kidney disease, hyperkalemia may be a possibility. In that case the doctor may suggest a low potassium diabetic diet. In such cases, meal planning becomes a huge headache when you have to worry about cooking food for the rest of the family as well. If that's the case with you and you are searching for healthy, yet satisfactory low potassium recipes for yourself, we have the answer for you. Just read through the article for tasty and delectable recipes.

Low Potassium Recipes for Diabetics

The following food recipes have been broken down into 4 categories: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. This will make you get the feel of your diabetic diet menu options.

Breakfast

The most important meal of the day is breakfast. We can't forget about it just because of diabetes. To incorporate healthy breakfast ideas for diabetics, here is a yummy low potassium recipe.

Waffles

5 tablespoon cocoa powder, unsweetened

5 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon ground flax

Heart Smart Bisquick

Ѕ teaspoon Splenda

cup fat free milk

Ѕ cup egg white

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together and set the waffle iron to preheat. Once it's ready, spray cooking oil on the iron and add a spoonful of waffle dough. Serve the waffles hot. To make your low potassium recipes for breakfast more delicious, you can add fresh fruits (not bananas) and nuts in the waffles as well.

Lunch

If you want to add some spice in your low potassium recipes, then this recipe is for you. Here's a fantastic lunch idea that won't mess up your diet.

Sour Cream Chicken with Salsa

1 package dry taco seasoning mix

1 cup salsa

1 tablespoon olive oil

cup low-fat sour cream

Taco seasoning mix

4 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless

Preheat the oven at 350°F. In a greased baking dish, place the chicken breasts. Use the taco seasoning mix to season the chicken properly. Pour Ѕ cup salsa directly over the chicken and place the baking dish inside the oven. Bake the chicken for about 30 - 40 minutes or till it's tender. In a small bowl, mix Ѕ cup salsa and sour cream together. To serve the chicken, place the chicken breasts on the plate and serve it with salsa-sour cream dip. You can also make Spanish rice to serve with the chicken. Learn how to make Spanish rice.

Asian Salad

17 oz can tiny peas, drained

16 oz can bean sprouts, drained

12 oz can whole kernel white corn, drained

5 oz can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

4 oz can pimento, drained and sliced

6 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained

1 green pepper, chopped

1 onion, sliced

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

Ѕ cup vinegar

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

To make the salad, take a large bowl to mix all the ingredients, except for olive oil, water, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper. In a smaller bowl, pour the rest of the ingredients to make the dressing. Pour it over the salad, stir everything properly, and chill in the refrigerator till lunch. Serve chilled.

Dinner

You don't have to give up on your favorite foods just because of diabetes. You can include easy healthy dinner recipes in your low potassium recipes. And here's an example.

Chicken Marsala

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

teaspoon salt

cup flour

Ѕ cup Marsala wine

Ѕ cup chicken stock

Ѕ cup sliced mushrooms

Ѕ lemon juice

1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally

In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and black pepper, and coat the chicken breasts with this flour. Take a skillet, pour olive oil in it and brown the chicken breasts from all sides. Once the chicken is done, take it out and add Marsala wine in it. Heat the wine and then add lemon juice, chicken stock, and mushrooms in. Stir everything together for 10 minutes. After the sauce is ready, place the chicken back in, place the cover, and cook for at least 10 minutes. To serve, place the chicken breast in the serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley.

Dessert

I love eating desserts. No matter what it is, ice cream, cakes, soufflй, or anything else. You too can make mouthwatering dessert recipes for your low potassium recipes diet.

Chocolate Brownies

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

cup flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 egg whites

14 oz fat free sweetened condensed milk

Preheat the oven at 350°F. Take a baking dish and coat it with cooking spray. In a microwave-safe bowl, you will mix the cocoa powder, milk, and chocolate chips. Place this bowl into the microwave and cook till the chocolate chips have melted properly. Stir the mixture from time to time. Add the rest of the ingredients as well and make into a smooth dough. Pour the dough into the dish and place in the oven for about 20 minutes. After the brownies are cool enough, cut them in bite-size pieces.

These were some healthy and delicious low potassium recipes for you to make. For additional information read the article on low potassium foods list. Even though these recipes are low in potassium, I would suggest you to talk to your doctor before adopting any specific diet plan.