🌞 Heatwave Heroes: CKD-friendly Cold Soups & Hydration Tips!

Embrace Summer Celebrations with Delicious, Kidney-Safe Delights!

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Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
August 02, 2024

Hello there! 

As the summer heat peaks, staying cool becomes crucial. This edition offers refreshing cold soup recipes and hydration strategies that are kidney-friendly. Let's conquer the heatwave with taste and health in mind!

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!

Lunch: Refreshing Cucumber & Yogurt Soup

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Cucumbers are hydrating and low in potassium, and Greek yogurt provides protein, making this a kidney-friendly way to cool down at lunch.

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fresh dill for garnish

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine cucumbers, Greek yogurt, and garlic.

  2. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

  4. Garnish with fresh dill.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

100 mg

10 g

300 mg

100 mg

Dinner: Cold Tomato & Red Bell Pepper Soup

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Tomatoes and bell peppers are nutrient-rich and offer a vibrant flavor, making this a refreshing and healthy dinner soup.

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped

  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fresh basil for garnish

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine tomatoes, bell peppers, and garlic.

  2. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

  4. Garnish with fresh basil.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

100 mg

5 g

400 mg

50 mg

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