Welcoming Spring with Fresh Kidney-Friendly Fare 🌷🍴

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Coach Ginny Marksl RDN
February 25, 2025

Hello there! 

As we bid farewell to winter and welcome the vibrant energy of spring, it's the perfect time to refresh our meal plans with light, kidney-friendly recipes. This edition is dedicated to bringing the freshness of spring to your table, supporting your kidney health with every delicious bite.

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

Blueberry Spring Vegetable Frittata

2 to 4 Servings

Why It's Kidney Friendly

Eggs provide high-quality protein, and spring vegetables keep the dish low in potassium, making this frittata a bright, kidney-friendly start to your day.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs

  • 1/2 cup of diced asparagus

  • 1/2 cup of chopped bell peppers

  • 1/4 cup of sliced green onions

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté asparagus, bell peppers, and green onions until tender.

  2. Beat eggs with salt and pepper, then pour over the vegetables in the skillet.

  3. Cook until the eggs are set, gently lifting the edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath.

  4. Serve warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Sodium

Protein

Potassium

Phosphorus

150 mg

12 g

200 mg

170 mg

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  • Expert advice on managing potassium levels to support kidney health.

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