Top 10 questions about potassium and your kidneys answered by Dr. Blake, The Cooking Doc.

As part of the Are You OK 5.1 campaign, which I partnered with the American Association of Kidney Patients, here are the top 10 questions about potassium and kidneys asked by people all over the country.

Remember, though I am a kidney doctor, I am not your doctor. This is not medical advice and you should discuss any changes with your doctor or dietitian.



Check out the AAKP Are You OK Low Potassium Campaign Here: https://aakp.org/programs-and-events/national-high-potassium-awareness-day-2021/


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Remember: Though I am a doctor, I am not your doctor. Everything on my website is for informational purposes only. I am not offering any health advice to you or your family.

00:00 - The Beginning
01:47 - Why Is Potassium Important
02:50 - I’m Newly Diagnosed with Kidney Disease - What Should I Do For Potassium?
04:33 - Should I Stop Eating All Foods with Potassium?
06:15 - High Potassium Drinks
07:07 - Are Salt Substitutes High In Potassium?
08:27 - Can Foods Lower Potassium?
09:24 - Can Potassium Affect The Heart?
10:24 - How Can I Make Low Potassium Salsa and Guacamole?
11:58 - Plant Based Sources of Potassium
13:52 - How To Read A Nutrition Label
16:34 - How Do I Leach Potatoes?
18:21 - Can I Join The Are You OK Campaign?



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