Japanese Cuisine
Many Japanese cuisine items can be made with lean proteins and lower-potassium vegetables. Watch out for miso-based dressings and soups because they are very high in sodium.
Healthier Choices
Vegetable rolls or fresh fish rolls
Seaweed salad, although this often contains soy sauce, which is high in sodium
Steamed or raw vegetable sides
Entrées with lean proteins and vegetables that are included in your meal plan
Rice bowl with fish, shrimp, chicken or lean beef
Ginger, wasabi and chili sauce
Steamed brown or white rice
Green tea — count in fluid allowance if limited
Choose Sparingly
Tempura and other battered, fried items
Soy sauce, even reduced sodium versions, and other very high-sodium sauces
Miso or noodle soups – Very high in sodium
Sushi rolls with avocado
Breaded fried foods, including vegetables, appetizers and entrées
Nigiri or sashimi — raw fish not recommended
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