Emergency Plan Manual

30 TOP General Directions: Do not use ANY salt in cooking or preparation of food. Use unsalted foods whenever possible. Fruit and vegetable intakes must be limited as stated in diet to avoid pot6assium overload. Fluid limit must be kept to a minimum. Use the fluid limits included in the diet. Timing the medications with your meals will minimize the amount of fluid you will nee to take your pills. Your normal fluid intake is too much. TOP Foods Allowed * Fruit - 2 servings a day, well drained: Use only canned applesauce, pears or pineapple. Cranberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries * Vegetables - 1 serving per day. May be omitted or eaten cold if no cooking facilities available. Use only green beans, peas, or corn. * Bread Substitutes - 5 servings * Use only salt free bread and crackers. * ½ cup cooked macaroni, noodles, or rice may replace one slice bread. * Do not use Potatoes. * Meat Substitute - 3 ounces * Foods allowed - water packed tuna or 1/4 cup Swanson CHUNKY canned low sodium chicken or turkey may be used as one ounce meat, once a day. * If refrigeration is available, may also include cold, slice chicken, turkey or roast beef. TOP Foods allowed without limit * Unsalted margarine * Jelly, honey * Hard can dy, marshmallows, gum drops * Regular gum - do not diet gum