My nephrologist told me to increase my dietary potassium, so while my husband consumed his chips, I had a huge artichoke with my lunch. I eat it California style. I steam it for 45 minutes and then place it in the fridge to cool. Then I peel off each leaf and score the underside of the leaf using my lower teeth and slowly eat the tasty treat. I dip each leaf in a sauce and continue on for about 30 minutes (I need some time to enjoy my wine). When I get to the choke, I twist it off and finally get to the heart of the artichoke. It is so delicious and I am happy to be able to eat this again. I make my sauce from an avocado. This is also high in potassium. The doctor told me to eat more forbidden foods like tomatoes and potatoes too.