Licorice

• Licorice can sap potassium from the body and should be avoided. This includes licorice candies and licorice teas.
  
  

High Sodium Foods

• Foods high in sodium can elevate blood pressure levels and can nullify any benefits one can gain from following a high-potassium diet.
  
  

Low-Potassium Foods

• People following a high-potassium diet should avoid filling their plates with low-potassium content foods. It is better to eat foods that are high in potassium to receive the maximum benefits,
  
  

Foods That are Diurectics

• Foods that act like diuretics should be avoided because they can flush Potassium out of the body. These include foods like celery, asparagus and melons.
  
  

Check with Your Doctor

• Before taking a food out of your diet it is always a good idea to check with your doctor first.