🍂 Autumnal Eats: Cozy CKD Recipes & Effective Hydration Tips!

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Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
September 13, 2024

Hello there! 

As we delve deeper into autumn, let's nourish our bodies with comforting, kidney-friendly recipes and maintain adequate hydration. This edition is served warmly, just like your favorite fall blanket. Let's warm up to health!

30min Easy Kidney Friendly Recipes

I made it a point to start with the most requested feature which is to serve you with quick, easy, and kidney-friendly recipes. Each recipe counts the SPPP: sodium, potassium, phosphorus and protein for easier review. Enjoy!

Breakfast: Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Oats are a great source of fiber and protein, and cinnamon adds a touch of warmth, making this oatmeal a cozy, kidney-friendly breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 cup of water or unsweetened almond milk

  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup

Directions

  1. Cook oats according to package instructions using water or almond milk.

  2. Stir in cinnamon and maple syrup.

  3. Serve warm.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

75 mg

5 g

150 mg

100 mg

Lunch: Roasted Vegetable Wrap

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Low-potassium vegetables and whole-grain tortillas provide fiber and nutrients, making this wrap a convenient and kidney-friendly lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole-grain tortilla

  • 1 cup of roasted fall vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots)

  • 2 tablespoons hummus

  • A handful of fresh spinach

Directions

  1. Spread hummus on the tortilla.

  2. Top with roasted veggies and fresh spinach.

  3. Roll the tortilla tightly, slice in half, and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

200 mg

8 g

350 mg

100 mg

Dinner: Baked Salmon with Dill & Lemon

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Salmon is a high-quality protein source, and dill and lemon add a vibrant flavor, making this a balanced and kidney-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 salmon fillet (3 ounces)

  • A sprinkle of fresh dill

  • A squeeze of lemon juice

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Season the salmon with dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.

  4. Serve with a side of roasted fall vegetables.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

75 mg

19 g

350 mg

200 mg

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