Embrace Summer with Kidney-Friendly Delights 🌞🥒

Author

Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
June 17, 2025

Hello there! 

As summer peaks, it's the perfect time to refresh your meals with kidney-friendly recipes that celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season. This edition introduces dishes designed to nourish your body and delight your palate.

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!

DINNER

Lemon Basil Grilled Tilapia with Green Beans

2 Servings

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Tilapia is a lean protein and grilling it with lemon and basil enhances flavor without adding sodium, making this dish perfect for a kidney-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 tilapia fillets

  • 1 lemon, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, chopped

  • 1 cup of green beans, trimmed

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

  2. Brush tilapia with olive oil, season with basil, salt, and pepper. Top with lemon slices.

  3. Grill tilapia for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

  4. Steam green beans until tender and serve alongside the tilapia.

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

75 mg

22 mg

200 mg

160 mg

Kidney resource of the Day

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What You Will Learn

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

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  • Tips for integrating these foods into your daily diet.

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  • 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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