What is a good menu for kidney disease?

Your dietitian can give you lots more suggestions and help you find recipes for tasty meals: Fruits: berries, grapes, cherries, apples, plums. Veggies: cauliflower, onions, eggplant, turnips. Proteins: lean meats (poultry, fish), eggs, unsalted seafood. Carbs: white bread, bagels, sandwich buns, unsalted crackers, pasta. More items...

What foods can you eat to repair your kidneys?

When you have kidney disease, a well-balanced diet is your superfood – and can help to make any meal you prepare super! Pomegranates. Pomegranates are sweet and tart fruits that are high in antioxidants. ... Avocado. ... Tofu. ... Low Phosphorus Cheese. ... Milk Alternatives. ... Healthy Oils and Fats. ... Fish. ... Spices. More items...

What is the best sandwich for kidney disease?

Kidney-friendly sandwiches made with your choice of wholemeal bread, pittas, English muffins, rolls or wraps sliced egg with plenty of salad. tuna (tinned in spring water) with chopped spring onions, sweetcorn and lots of salad. lean meats (limiting processed meats as these are salty) with salad. More items... Nov 22, 2023

What foods help one kidney function?

A DaVita Dietitian's Top 15 Healthy Foods for People with Kidney... Red bell peppers. 1/2 cup serving red bell pepper = 1 mg sodium, 88 mg potassium, 10 mg phosphorus. ... Cabbage. 1/2 cup serving green cabbage = 6 mg sodium, 60 mg potassium, 9 mg phosphorus. ... Cauliflower. ... Garlic. ... Onions. ... Apples. ... Cranberries. ... Blueberries. More items...

What is a good breakfast for kidney patients?

Whole foods that aren't overly processed are generally a good idea for your kidney-friendly breakfast. Whole grain cereal, bagel, bread, or English muffin. Oatmeal. Fresh fruit such as a bowl of cut strawberries, sliced cucumber, or diced bell peppers. Plant-based choices like almond milk, peanut butter, and chia seeds. More items...

What meat is good for kidney disease?

Fresh or frozen red meats without breading, marinades or sauce are better choices for a kidney diet. On average, fresh meat contains 65 mg of phosphorus per ounce and 7 grams of protein per ounce. Seafood is an excellent source of low-fat, high-quality protein.

What are 5 foods to avoid for kidney disease?

Avoid foods that have salt in the first four or five items in the ingredient list. Don't eat ham, bacon, sausage, hot dogs, lunch meats, chicken tenders or nuggets, or regular canned soup . Only eat reduced-sodium soups that don't have potassium chloride as an ingredient (check the food label.)

What not to drink with kidney disease?

What drinks should people with kidney disease avoid? Cola beverages: Studies show that drinking 2 or more cola drinks a day may be harmful for people with kidney disease. ... Alcohol: Drinking alcohol makes the kidneys less able to filter the blood and increases blood pressure, which can lead to kidney damage. More items... Sep 7, 2023

What should a person with stage 2 kidney disease eat?

Include a variety of grains (especially whole grains), fresh fruits and vegetables. Change to a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fats. Limit intake of refined and processed foods high in sugar and sodium. Choose and prepare foods with less salt or high-sodium ingredients.

What is the best protein for kidney disease?

Fish, poultry, and low–fat or fat–free dairy products are lowest in saturated fat. Plant sources of protein are low in one or more of the essential amino acids. Plant sources of protein include beans, lentils, nuts, peanut butter, seeds and whole grains .

Kidney-Friendly Recipes (2024)

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Apple Almond Galette

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish, snack

Apple Caramel Crisp

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, salad, side dish, snack

Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, breakfast, dessert, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish

Apple Puffs

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, lunch, side dish

Apple Sage Stuffing

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, brunch, dessert, dinner, lunch, side dish

Apple Spice Cake

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, lunch, main course, side dish, soup

Roasted Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Stew

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, transplant, halal, high-protein, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, main course

Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus on Cracked Wheat Bun

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, high-protein, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, lunch, main course

Baked Turkey Spring Rolls

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Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, appetizer, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack

BBQ Apple Chips

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, appetizer, dinner, lunch, main course, snack

BBQ Pineapple Chicken

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, drink, snack

Very Berry Tofu Smoothie

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, breakfast, dessert, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack

Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dessert, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish, snack

Birthday Popcorn

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, nut-free, dinner, lunch, main course

Bolognese with Rice Noodles

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, salad, side dish, snack

Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack

Carrot Cake

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Cauliflower No-Mash Potatoes

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch

Cherry Berry Pie

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, main course

Chicken Fajitas

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, nut-free, breakfast, brunch, lunch, main course

Chicken and Zucchini Quiche

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, lunch, side dish, soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dessert, snack

Chinese Almond Cookies

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Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, dressing, easy, lunch, salad, side dish, snack

Coleslaw

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, dinner, lunch, main course, salad, side dish

Cobb Salad

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Cranberry Ginger Apricot Chutney

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Cranberry Ginger Chicken

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch, salad, side dish, snack

Cranberry–Raspberry Gelatin Salad

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Crunchy Apple Fennel Salad

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Cucumbers with Horseradish Dill Dip

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Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, high-protein, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch, salad, side dish

Favorite Cranberry Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, salad, side dish

Fiesta Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, easy, lunch, snack

Flour Tortilla Chips

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Fruit Crisp

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Garden Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, easy, snack

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, dinner, lunch, salad, side dish

Gelatin Beet Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, gluten-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish

Glazed Carrots

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, high-protein, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, lunch, main course, salad

Ginger Roasted Chicken with an Asian Slaw

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, easy, snack

Granola Bars

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish

Green Bean Bundles

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dinner, dressing, lunch, side dish

Green Beans and Mushroom Gravy

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, high-protein, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, main course

Grilled Marinated Beef Steak

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-potassium, low-sodium, dinner, lunch, main course

Grilled Sesame Chicken

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, appetizer, breakfast, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack

Grilled Low-Salt Flat Bread

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, appetizer, dinner, lunch, main course, side dish, snack

Healthy Chicken Nuggets

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