10 Low-Potassium Spring Fruits and Vegetables

When you're on a kidney diet, it's important to keep potassium in control. Stock up on this in-season produce that has less than 250 mg of potassium per half-cup serving:

1. Asparagus

2. Bell peppers

3. Green and sweet onions

4. Green peas

5. Lemons

6. Lettuces, arugula, spinach (raw)

7. Pineapple

8. Strawberries

9. Sugar snap peas

10. Young carrots

Here are some spring-themed recipes to help you get started:

For more recipes, download a free Today's Kidney Diet cookbook.

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