Celebrate Our 100th Edition with Kidney-Friendly Comfort Foods & Tips! 🎉

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Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
October 11, 2024

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Hello there! 

We’re thrilled to celebrate our 100th edition with you! As the days grow shorter and the nights get cooler, let’s warm up with comforting, kidney-friendly recipes and some golden health tips. Here’s to making every meal a celebration of wellness!

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: Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Apples are low in potassium, and using almond milk keeps the phosphorus low, making this a delicious, kidney-friendly start to your day.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of low-sodium bread, cubed

  • 1 small apple, peeled and diced

  • 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk

  • 1 egg white

  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a bowl, mix the almond milk, egg white, and cinnamon.

  3. Layer the bread cubes and diced apple in a small baking dish.

  4. Pour the almond milk mixture over the bread and apples.

  5. Drizzle with maple syrup.

  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

  7. Serve warm.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

120 mg

4 g

150 mg

90 mg

Lunch:  Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Sweet potatoes are lower in potassium compared to regular potatoes, and black beans provide a good source of plant-based protein, making these tacos a balanced, kidney-friendly lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced

  • 1/2 cup of cooked black beans (rinsed to reduce sodium)

  • 1 small avocado, diced

  • 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon of cumin

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

  • 4 small corn tortillas

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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

  2. Toss the diced sweet potato with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, until tender.

  4. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat.

  5. Fill each tortilla with roasted sweet potato, black beans, avocado, and cilantro.

  6. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

200 mg

6 g

350 mg

150 mg

Dinner: Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Pork tenderloin is a lean protein source, and pairing it with low-potassium herbs keeps this dish kidney-friendly and flavorful.

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary

  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Rub the pork tenderloin with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

  4. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

  5. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

120 mg

25 g

220 mg

350 mg

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