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7 foods a kidney patient should avoid

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Avocado

If you have been advised to control your potassium consumption when following a renal diet, avocados,  should be restricted or avoided.
 

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Spinach

 A number of leafy green vegetable species, including spinach, chard, and beet greens, may also need to be consumed in moderation due to their high potassium content.

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Bananas

Bananas have a high potassium level, much like avocados do. Bananas are low in salt, but it's still advisable to avoid eating them every day. 

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Tomatoes

Depending on how much you eat, potassium may be an issue. A cup of cooked tomatoes contains significantly more potassium than one or two slices of raw tomato.

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Oranges

On a renal diet, oranges and orange juice should probably be avoided or consumed in moderation due to their high potassium level. 
 

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Brown Rice

Due to its high potassium and phosphorus content, brown rice should probably be restricted or portioned carefully while following a renal diet. 

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Apricots

Apricots should be avoided as they contain a lot of potassium.

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