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Keep Your Kidneys Healthy: 10 Foods to Avoid

High Potassium Fruits

Fruits usually contain high levels of vitamins and minerals. For people with diabetes or kidney disease, fruits may worsen the condition because they contain high levels of potassium and sugar. Studies show that people with kidney disease may experience difficulties removing excess potassium from the body. This can increase the potassium levels in the blood and result in a condition known as hyperkalemia. This condition can lead to fatigue, heart problems, muscle weakness, and in some cases, death.

Bananas, kiwi, oranges, avocados and apricots are types of fruits that contain high levels of potassium. 201 grams of avocado contain 975 mg of potassium, which is more than twice the amount of potassium in 118 grams of banana.