Cozy Up with Kidney-Friendly Comfort Foods & Autumn Tips! 🍁

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Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
October 22, 2024

Hello there! 

As autumn continues to unfold its beauty, let’s dive into comforting, kidney-friendly meals that warm your heart and nourish your body. In today’s edition, we’re featuring hearty recipes and practical health tips to keep you thriving this season. Let’s embrace the cozy comforts of fall!

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: Spiced Apple and Oat Pancakes

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Apples are low in potassium, and using oats instead of flour boosts fiber, making these pancakes a delicious, kidney-friendly breakfast option.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of rolled oats

  • 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk

  • 1 apple, peeled and grated

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder

  • 1 tablespoon of honey

  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine oats, almond milk, egg, cinnamon, baking powder, and honey. Blend until smooth.

  2. Stir in the grated apple.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

  4. Pour batter into the skillet to form pancakes. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.

  5. Serve warm with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

70 mg

6 g

180 mg

100 mg

Lunch:  Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Beets are low in phosphorus and provide natural sweetness, while arugula is low in potassium, making this salad a refreshing, kidney-friendly choice.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium beets, roasted and sliced

  • 2 cups of arugula

  • 1/4 cup of crumbled goat cheese

  • 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts

  • 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap beets in foil and roast for 40 minutes, until tender. Let cool, then slice.

  2. In a large bowl, combine arugula, sliced beets, goat cheese, and walnuts.

  3. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss to combine.

  4. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

120 mg

5 g

250 mg

80 mg

Dinner: Mushroom and Barley Risotto Rice

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Barley is a great source of fiber and lower in potassium compared to rice, making this risotto a hearty, kidney-friendly dinner option.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of pearl barley

  • 2 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth

  • 1 cup of sliced mushrooms

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

  • 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.

  2. Add mushrooms and cook until softened.

  3. Stir in the barley and cook for 2 minutes, coating it with the oil and vegetables.

  4. Gradually add the vegetable broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed before adding more.

  5. Continue until the barley is tender and creamy. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

  6. Serve warm.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

130 mg

8 g

200 mg

150 mg

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What You Will Learn

  • Extensive lists of kidney-friendly foods with low potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and protein levels.

  • How to create balanced, renal-friendly meal plans.

  • Tips for integrating these foods into your daily diet.

  • Printable pages for easy reference during meal planning and grocery shopping.

  • Expert-backed advice to ensure you have accurate and practical dietary information.

Why It's Important

Managing CKD requires careful dietary planning, and having a reliable resource simplifies this process. By following the guidelines in this book, you can ensure that your diet supports your kidney health, helping you to avoid chronic kidney disease.

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