🥤Cooling Concoctions: CKD-friendly Smoothie Recipes & Heatwave Tips!

Embrace Summer Celebrations with Delicious, Kidney-Safe Delights!

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Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
August 06, 2024

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Hello there! 

This summer, we're helping you beat the heat with refreshing, nutritious smoothies. This edition offers kidney-friendly recipes and practical advice for staying cool. Let's chill and stay healthy!

30 Minutes Easy Kidney-Friendly Recipe

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: Berry Bliss Smoothie

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Berries are antioxidant-rich and lower in potassium, and Greek yogurt provides protein, making this smoothie a kidney-friendly way to start your day.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries)

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

  2. Serve cold.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

100 mg

10 g

200 mg

100 mg

Lunch: Tropical Delight Smoothie

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Pineapple and mango add a tropical flair, and almond milk is a low-potassium liquid base, making this a refreshing and kidney-friendly lunch option.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

  • 1/2 cup mango chunks

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • A handful of ice cubes

Directions

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

  2. Serve cold.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

100 mg

2 g

300 mg

50 mg

Dinner: Green Goddess Smoothie

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Spinach and cucumber are low in potassium, and almond milk adds a creamy base, making this smoothie a light and kidney-friendly dinner option.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup baby spinach

  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped

  • 1 cup almond milk

  • A handful of ice cubes

Directions

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

  2. Serve cold.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

100 mg

3 g

300 mg

50 mg

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