Eating well for kidney health: 1-day meal plan
Eating for your kidneys can be a challenge, especially if you have other health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease. But, you don’t need to sacrifice taste in order to keep your kidney health on track.
Eating the right types of food can slow down kidney damage. It can also keep your blood sugar and blood pressure within range. Here are a few steps you can take to eat for kidney health:
- Choose more plant-based foods. Focus on veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, legumes, and tofu. Eat beef, chicken, pork, fish, seafood, and other meats in small portions.
- Spice it up. You don’t need salt! Use herbs, spices, citrus, and low-sodium seasoning to enhance foods instead.
- Avoid processed foods. Processed foods like lunch meat, bacon, sausage, chips, and frozen dinners tend to have a lot of salt. They may also contain other chemicals that are harmful to kidneys. Stick with mostly fresh foods. Low-sodium canned beans and plain frozen veggies are great choices, too!
Enjoy a day’s worth of kidney-friendly meals that will delight your taste buds and keep you healthy.
These egg muffins are easy to make, convenient for on-the-go and packed full of delicious and nutritious veggies!
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a regularsize muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Finely dice bell peppers and onion.
- In a bowl, combine pork, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and Mrs. Dash seasoning to make sausage.
- In a nonstick skillet, cook sausage crumbles until done; drain.
- Beat eggs together with the milk or milk substitute and salt. Add the sausage crumbles and vegetables; mix.
- Pour egg mixture into prepared muffin tin, leaving space for muffins to rise.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 154 Calories
- 10g Total Fat
- 2g Saturated Fat
- 155mg Sodium
- 230mg Cholesterol
- 3g Total Carbs
- 1g Fiber
- 2g Sugars
- 12g Protein
- 200mg Potassium
- 154mg Phosphorous
Helpful hints: Freeze extra muffins and reheat for 30-40 seconds in the microwave for a quick breakfast entrée.
This salad is refreshing and satisfying with delicious sweet and savory flavor combinations!
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Clean the watercress; core and slice pear, then cut each slice into three pieces.
In a large bowl, combine watercress, lettuce, pear, cranberries, and pecan pieces.
In a jar, combine vinegar, honey, olive oil, ginger, and mustard. Cover with a lid and shake until well mixed.
Add grilled chicken to the salad. Pour dressing over salad and toss before serving.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 303 Calories
- 16g Total Fat
- 3g Saturated Fat
- 81mg Sodium
- 53mg Cholesterol
- 20g Total Carbs
- 2g Fiber
- 17g Sugars
- 20g Protein
- 384mg Phosphorous
This recipe is a healthier and lighter version of a home-style comfort food classic!
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- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Sauté onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender, add garlic, cook an additional 2 minutes, remove from heat.
- Mix all ingredients, including the onion/garlic mixture, until well blended. Place mixture into a meatloaf pan.
- Bake until it reaches an internal temperature of 155°F, about 45-55 minutes.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 256 Calories
- 14g Total Fat
- 3g Saturated Fat
- 156mg Sodium
- 62mg Cholesterol
- 10g Total Carbs
- 1g Fiber
- 3g Sugars
- 23g Protein
- 291mg Potassium
- 225mg Phosphorous
Swap mashed potatoes for this creamy mashed cauliflower and you're also swapping carbs for fiber and vitamins! This velvety smooth mash is a heart-healthy side for any meal!
Helpful hints: Use fresh, finely diced onion and minced fresh garlic to add flavor. Finely ground black pepper increases the “kick” and maximizes the flavor. Adding 1 teaspoon of brown sugar adds some sweetener to heighten flavors as well.
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- Bring 6 cups of water to boil in a large pot. Add cauliflower and cook for 7 minutes.
- Drain into a colander and immediately return to the pot. Add cream cheese, butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic, milk, salt, and pepper. Puree with immersion wand until creamy and smooth.
- If you don’t have an immersion wand, blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Garnish with chopped chives.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 102 Calories
- 6g Total Fat
- 4g Saturated Fat
- 221mg Sodium
- 16mg Cholesterol
- 9g Total Carbs
- 4g Fiber
- 1g Sugars
- 6g Protein
- 451mg Potassium
- 52mg Phosphorous
Their high nutrient value, low calories, and great source of fiber makes green beans an excellent side or snack!
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- Rinse and trim green beans.
- Bring water to a boil.
- Steam green beans for 5 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 44 Calories
- 0g Total Fat
- 0g Saturated Fat
- 1mg Sodium
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 10g Total Carbs
- 4g Fiber
- 2g Sugars
- 2g Protein
- 182mg Potassium
- 38mg Phosphorous
This zesty yogurt based dip is delicious, nutritious, and fast and easy to make.
Helpful hints: Serve this tasty dip with your favorite veggies. Try cucumbers, bell peppers, cauliflower, or broccoli.
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- Combine all ingredients. Mix.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 50 Calories
- 1g Total Fat
- 1g Saturated Fat
- 61mg Sodium
- 5mg Cholesterol
- 3g Total Carbs
- 0g Fiber
- 0g Sugars
- 7g Protein
- 101mg Potassium
- 63mg Phosphorous
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