Navigating Russian Cuisine on a Low-Potassium Diet

Russian cuisine is celebrated for its hearty comfort foods, but many traditional dishes are surprisingly high in potassium—a concern for those managing kidney health or fluid balance. With the mm food app, you can confidently explore menus at Russian restaurants while staying within your dietary limits. Here’s your practical guide.

High-Potassium Russian Dishes to Avoid:

• Borscht: Beetroots and potatoes make this soup potassium-rich.
• Olivier Salad: Packed with potassium-heavy potatoes, peas, and pickles.
• Draniki (Potato Pancakes): Primarily made from grated potatoes.
• Kholodets (Meat Aspic): Often includes potassium-loaded broth and organ meats.
• Pirozhki: Fillings like mushrooms, fish, or lentils add potassium.

Low-Potassium Friendly Options:

• Shashlik: Grilled meat skewers (chicken or lean pork) without marinades. Opt for lemon instead of tomato-based sauces.
• Cucumber & Radish Salad: Skip onions and yogurt; use vinegar dressing.
• Solyanka without Potatoes: Ask for broth-based soup with cabbage and lean meat, excluding olives.
• Vareniki with Berry Filling: Choose desserts like cherry-stuffed dumplings (portion carefully).
• Kasha (Buckwheat): A good side dish when prepared plain.

Dining Tips with mm food:

1. Scan menus using the app’s translate feature to instantly decode ingredients.
2. Set "low-potassium" in your dietary profile for AI-powered dish alerts.
3. Request custom modifications, like swapping potatoes for cabbage or omitting high-potassium garnishes.

Embrace Russian dining without compromise—let mm food identify safe, delicious choices tailored to your needs.