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1. Renal Diet Grocery List-Canned
vs Fresh Vegetables
By Mathea Ford, RD/LD

2. Renal Diet Grocery List
Attributes
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Carbohydrates
• Serving Sizes

3. Sodium Reduction Tips
• Avoid Canned Foods
• If you have to use canned, look for sodium
free, low sodium or very low sodium
• And rinse any canned vegetables

4. Potassium Management
• Low Sodium items often have potassium
added
• Look for potassium chloride
• Obtain a list of high and low potassium
foods and learn these
• I have a very comprehensive list on my
website for sale for a small fee

5. Phosphorus Ideas
• Be careful on phosphorus as it is not
required to be list on foods
• If listed, be sure it is under 15% of
recommended daily intakes
• Learn the high and low phosphorus
vegetables and fruits

6. Carbohydrates
• Many canned items have sugar added,
look out if diabetic
• Look at the total carbohydrates and know
your limits
• Consider higher fiber items when planning

7. Serving Sizes Are Critical
• Pay close attention to the serving sizes on
the can’s label
• Note consuming twice the serving is
consuming twice the above items:sodium,
potassium, phosphorus, carbs
• It is better to choose fresh fruits and
veggies, but get the list and study it for
potassium and phosphorus

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