Fruits have a high quantity of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and potassium. If you are on a low potassium diet, this can make it difficult to enjoy fruit as part of a balanced diet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention you should eat at least three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit a day. You can choose from a variety of low potassium options to ensure that you reach the recommended daily minimum.
Blueberries
One cup of fresh blueberries is low in calories and is a natural source of vitamins and minerals. Blueberries are high in antioxidants helping protect cells from free radical damage, which has been known to lead to cancer. A one-cup serving of blueberries only has 114mg of potassium. It is equivalent to one serving of fruit.
Cranberries
Cranberries are low in calories with only 46 calories per cup. They are a good source of dietary fiber and low in natural sugars. Each one-cup serving has only 85mg of calcium. It is equivalent to one cup of fruit. Instead of canned cranberry sauce, make your own to reduce the amount of added sugar.
Peach Nectar
Certain fruit juices are low in potassium and a good source of the recommended amounts of vitamins A and vitamin C. A four-ounce serving provides a full serving of fruit and only contains 50mg of potassium. 100% peach nectar with added abscorbic acid (vitamin C) makes a healthy, natural treat.
Applesauce
Unsweetened applesauce has only 51 calories per four-ounce serving. It is a good low calorie snack for children and adults. It equals a half serving of fruit. Applesauce is low in potassium with only 90mg and a good source of vitamin C. Substitute applesauce for butter in baked goods such as cookies and cakes.
Grapes
A half-cup serving, about 16 grapes, is low in calories and fat and contains about 141mg of potassium. It constitutes one-half of a fruit serving.
Tips
Use unsweetened canned or frozen fruit and juices instead of fresh. Avoid dried fruits as they often have higher levels of potassium. Replace fruit for other snacks as part of a balanced diet.
References
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention we should eat at least three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit a day. So choose a variety of these low potassium options to ensure you reach the recommended daily minimum.
- Blueberries, Cranberries, Peach Nectar, Applesauce, grapes
- Blueberries are High in Antioxidants Helping protect cells from free radical damage, which has been known to lead to cancer.
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