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🏖 Beach Fun: Seaside CKD Recipes & SPF Tips!
Embrace Summer Celebrations with Delicious, Kidney-Safe Delights!
Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
August 13, 2024
Hello there!
As the ocean beckons, we're embracing the beach vibes. This edition brings you seaside, kidney-friendly recipes and wellness practices. We'll guide you through the sandy shores with tasty meals, health tips, and features. Let's soak up the beach spirit!
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!
Beachy Breakfast: Overnight Oats with Fresh Berries
Why It's Kidney Friendly
Berries offer antioxidants and oats provide fiber, making these overnight oats a convenient and kidney-friendly beach day breakfast.
Ingredients
1/2 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
A handful of fresh berries
1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
Directions
Mix oats and almond milk in a mason jar or airtight container.
Top with fresh berries and sweetener.
Cover and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Sodium Protein Potassium Phosphorus | 75 mg 5 g 150 mg 100 mg |
Seaside Lunch: Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
Why It's Kidney Friendly
Tuna provides lean protein, and lettuce adds freshness, making these wraps a satisfying and portable beach lunch.
Ingredients
1 can of low-sodium tuna, drained
1/4 cup of chopped bell peppers and cucumbers
1 tablespoon of low-sodium mayo or Greek yogurt
Romaine lettuce leaves for wrapping
Directions
Mix tuna, veggies, and mayo or Greek yogurt in a bowl.
Spoon the mixture onto a lettuce leaf, roll it up, and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Store in a reusable container for easy transport.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Sodium Protein Potassium Phosphorus | 250 mg 20 g 300 mg 200 mg |
Dinner: Beach Picnic Pasta Salad
Why It's Kidney Friendly
Pasta provides energy, and fresh veggies add crunch, making this a balanced and portable beach dinner.
Ingredients
1 cup of cooked pasta (preferably whole grain)
1 cup of chopped fresh veggies (bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes)
2 tablespoons of oil and vinegar dressing
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a container with a secure lid.
Keep chilled until ready to eat.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Sodium Protein Potassium Phosphorus | 150 mg 10 g 350 mg 200 mg |
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