Soaking Potatoes To Reduce Potassium

I mentioned earlier how the kidneys play an vital role in bodily functions such as filtering the blood, getting rid of waste products, balancing electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium), and with fluid balance. I also mentioned how renal patients (with kidney failure) should avoid some foods with high potassium levels (e.g. bananas, strawberries, grapefruit etc).

One thing I didn't mention was the special process referred to as “leaching”, or soaking, to help remove the potassium from potatoes. This is sometimes done to give renal patients some more food choices.