Nourish & Thrive: Springtime Kidney-Friendly Cuisine 🌷🥕

Author

Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
March 21, 2025

Hello there! 

Welcome the joys of spring with open arms and a table full of vibrant, kidney-friendly cuisine. In this edition, we spotlight recipes that harness the freshness of the season to nourish your body and delight your taste buds.

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

Green Tea and Honey Oatmeal

1 Serving

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Oatmeal provides a heart-healthy, fiber-rich start, while green tea adds a unique twist with its antioxidant properties, without overloading your kidneys.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of rolled oats

  • 1 cup of brewed green tea

  • 1 tablespoon of honey

  • A pinch of cinnamon

  • Fresh berries for topping

Directions

  1. Prepare the green tea and use it to cook the oats as per package instructions.

  2. Stir in honey and a pinch of cinnamon once cooked.

  3. Top with fresh berries before serving.

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

5 mg

3 g

120 mg

80 mg

Kidney resource of the Day

This comprehensive book offers a vast collection of kidney-friendly food items, each validated for low potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and protein levels. With practical tips and printable resources, this guide makes meal planning easy and stress-free.

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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