Hi Everyone!
Today I'm going to show you something that I have done a lot of research on and believe it to be true. Maybe, it is something some of you already know about but for me it's new and a life saver for Mr. M's Kidney.
It is a soaking method to remove phosphorus and potassium. In most of the sites I have checked, they do agree that Cooking in water, pressure cooking and cooking in a microwave oven reduced potassium levels. All food groups were tested and both Phoss and Potas were reduced. However, on the NIH.gov site 20 different foods were tested by taking deionized water 5 to 1 ratio.( I have a water filter system that does deionize the water, however, you can used distilled water. You want water that has no minerals.) The results to the soaking method showed foods resulted in a reduction in potassium and phosphorus.
Potassium reduction in beef, green leafy vegetables, and grains was
40-49%; in chicken, fish, and nonleafy vegetables 30-39%; and tubers
10-20%. Phosphorus reduction in grains and beans was 30-39%; in nonleafy
vegetables 20-29%; and beef, chicken, and fish 10-20%.
This is significant for CKD.
Of course, I can't measure the amount of Phoss or Potas after soaking the food. It is quite a process I do know that it is much less and I write this down in the food journal. How is it measured in the lab? The potassium content was determined by flame photometry. The phosphorus content was determined by visible ultraviolet spectrophotometry,below.
flame photometry below.
I've made several meals using the soaking method. The best was sweet potatoes. Then I roasted them. Potatoes have to be soaked several time due to the high potassium content.Get the water boiling.
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Turn off the heat once the water is boiling. Be sure to rinse after the 10 minutes.
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Let the sweet potatoes soak for 10 minutes then repeat. Dry them off and roast in the oven.
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Today I did pearl barley for a soup.
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I didn't have quite a cup of pearl barley but it's enough.
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Boil the water and remove from the heat. Then add the P. B. and let is sit for 10 minutes.
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Rinse it with cold water thoroughly.
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Pearl Barley doesn't take long to cook and this process make the cooking time even less so add it to soups or stews at the last few minutes.
I hope this info helps.Nicole
14 comments:
...Mr. M is one lucky fellow.
Interesting
Nicole, I understand you so much!!
You are trying to do your best,
how difficult!!
Have a beautiful day!
On dialysis, it is always about cutting phosphate and urea load. You are a good support for Mr M
It seems a bit time intensive to do that, but it certainly adds to the variety in your meals.
Seems like your kitchen has become a research laboratory!
This is what one place says about it "Potassium is an essential electrolyte that is important for several processes in the body. Its main function is to regulate signals from the brain and spine to the muscles and contribute to the normal functioning of the nervous system and muscles." Seems important to me!
I remember different cooking techniques to help reduce potassium and phosphorous but I'm not sure if I remember these. Your husband is lucky you do this for him. We don't think of the work that often goes along with medical issues until we have do them. Thanks for sharing Nicole.
That's really interesting. I admire your diligence and commitment to this -- you may well have done the best thing for him anyone could.
I never knew about any of this. Thanks for sharing. You are certainly doing everything possible for your sweetheart. Bless you!
Nicole ~ well researched topic ~ hope this process works for you both ~ hugs and lots of healing energy hugs
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
A major problem with finding out about controlling potassium is that it’s a necessary nutrient for people with normal kidneys, and therefore much of the information is about how to eat MORE not LESS. Your research is very useful and you are clearly devoted to this project. I wish you and your husband good luck with the effectiveness of this.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
I agree with Jeanie when she says "I admire your diligence and commitment to this" and hoping that this process works well for you... take care.
All the best Jan
wow how wonderful and useful way to make things bearable
i used to soak veggies potatoes particularly ,rice and pulses in water to lighten their affect
i did not know how crucial it can be
thanks for sharing dear Nichole !
your food cooking is impressive as always
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