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What changes can you make in your diet plan in order to reduce potassium levels?
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a. Almost all foods contain some potassium, so the key is to choose foods with a low potassium level, when possible. B. Notice the serving size when calculating the amount of potassium in a food; a large serving of a low potassium food may have more potassium than a small serving of a food with a high level of potassium. c. Drain canned vegetables,
Why is it necessary to reduce sodium in your diet?
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Normally, the level of potassium in your body is balanced by eating foods that contain potassium and getting rid of excess potassium in the urine. However, some people with chronic kidney disease cannot get rid of enough potassium in their urine because the kidneys do not work well. In these people, the level of potassium in the blood can become hi
Are all raw food diets the same?
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No, there are different approaches to eating a raw diet. Most of them are designed to obtain a high percentage of daily calories from fats, by eating significant amounts of avocado, nuts, and seeds. These diets tend to be unsustainable, since too much fat, even raw fat, causes health problems and results in the under consumption of carbohydrates. O