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Leaching Vegetables

Meaning

Leaching vegetables is a specific culinary preparation technique used to reduce the potassium content in certain high-potassium vegetables, making them safer for consumption by individuals with hyperkalemia or advanced kidney disease. This process involves slicing or dicing the vegetables, soaking them in a large volume of water for several hours, and then boiling them in fresh water. The goal is to minimize the dietary load of potassium, a mineral that impaired kidneys struggle to excrete effectively.