Kidney-Friendly Recipes (2024)

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CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, brunch, dessert, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack

Apple Almond Galette

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish, snack

Apple Caramel Crisp

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, salad, side dish, snack

Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, breakfast, dessert, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish

Apple Puffs

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, lunch, side dish

Apple Sage Stuffing

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, brunch, dessert, dinner, lunch, side dish

Apple Spice Cake

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, lunch, main course, side dish, soup

Roasted Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Stew

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, transplant, halal, high-protein, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, main course

Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus on Cracked Wheat Bun

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, high-protein, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, lunch, main course

Baked Turkey Spring Rolls

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, appetizer, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack

Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, appetizer, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack

BBQ Apple Chips

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, appetizer, dinner, lunch, main course, snack

BBQ Pineapple Chicken

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, drink, snack

Very Berry Tofu Smoothie

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, breakfast, dessert, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack

Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dessert, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish, snack

Birthday Popcorn

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, nut-free, dinner, lunch, main course

Bolognese with Rice Noodles

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, main course, salad, side dish, snack

Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack

Carrot Cake

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, appetizer, dinner, lunch, side dish

Cauliflower No-Mash Potatoes

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch

Cherry Berry Pie

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, main course

Chicken Fajitas

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, nut-free, breakfast, brunch, lunch, main course

Chicken and Zucchini Quiche

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, lunch, side dish, soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dessert, snack

Chinese Almond Cookies

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, appetizer, dinner, lunch, main course, snack

Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, dressing, easy, lunch, salad, side dish, snack

Coleslaw

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, dinner, lunch, main course, salad, side dish

Cobb Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, breakfast, dinner, dressing, easy, lunch, snack

Cranberry Ginger Apricot Chutney

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, high-protein, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, lunch, main course

Cranberry Ginger Chicken

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch, salad, side dish, snack

Cranberry–Raspberry Gelatin Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, dinner, lunch, salad, side dish

Crunchy Apple Fennel Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, appetizer, dressing, easy, lunch, side dish, snack

Cucumbers with Horseradish Dill Dip

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, lunch, salad, side dish

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, transplant, high-protein, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, dinner, easy, main course

Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, high-protein, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dessert, dinner, lunch, salad, side dish

Favorite Cranberry Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, salad, side dish

Fiesta Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, easy, lunch, snack

Flour Tortilla Chips

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, breakfast, brunch, dessert, lunch, side dish, snack

Fruit Crisp

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, brunch, dinner, lunch, salad, side dish

Garden Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, easy, snack

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, low-calorie, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, dinner, lunch, salad, side dish

Gelatin Beet Salad

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, gluten-free, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegetarian, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish

Glazed Carrots

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, high-protein, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, lunch, main course, salad

Ginger Roasted Chicken with an Asian Slaw

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, easy, snack

Granola Bars

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, easy, lunch, side dish

Green Bean Bundles

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, transplant, halal, high-fiber, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-protein, low-sodium, vegetarian, dinner, dressing, lunch, side dish

Green Beans and Mushroom Gravy

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, high-protein, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-sodium, nut-free, dinner, main course

Grilled Marinated Beef Steak

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, kosher, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-potassium, low-sodium, dinner, lunch, main course

Grilled Sesame Chicken

CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, appetizer, breakfast, dinner, lunch, side dish, snack

Grilled Low-Salt Flat Bread

diabetes, CKD Stage 1, 2, CKD Stage 3, 4, dialysis & CKD Stage 5, transplant, halal, low-calorie, low-carb, low-cholesterol, low-fat, low-phosphorus, low-potassium, low-protein, low-sodium, appetizer, dinner, lunch, main course, side dish, snack

Healthy Chicken Nuggets

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What can I eat for dinner with kidney disease? ›

Baked pork chops, roasted chicken or stuffed peppers are all easy to make and a great way to warm up — inside and out!

Apple Pork Chops with Stuffing.
Beef and Barley Stew.
Roasted Rosemary Chicken and Vegetables.
Slow Cooker Chicken with Green Beans and Carrots.
Southern Style Stuffed Peppers.
Turkey and Beef Chili.

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What is the easiest food for the kidneys? ›

A DaVita Dietitian's Top 15 Healthy Foods for People with Kidney...

Blueberries. ...
Raspberries. ...
Strawberries. ...
Cherries. ...
Red grapes. ...
Egg whites. ...
Fish. 3 ounces wild salmon = 50 mg sodium, 368 mg potassium, 274 mg phosphorus. ...
Olive oil. 1 tablespoon olive oil = less than 1 mg sodium, less than 1 mg potassium, 0 mg phosphorus.

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What foods can you eat to repair your kidneys? ›

The Healthy Kidney

Blueberries. Blueberries and other dark berries like strawberries and raspberries are among the best sources of antioxidants to help protect your kidneys. ...
Cauliflower. ...
Olive Oil. ...
Garlic. ...
Bell Peppers. ...
Cabbage. ...
Skinless Chicken. ...
Arugula.

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Nov 4, 2019

What are 5 foods to avoid for kidney disease? ›

Don't eat ham, bacon, sausage, hot dogs, lunch meats, chicken tenders or nuggets, or regular canned soup. Only eat reduced-sodium soups that don't have potassium chloride as an ingredient (check the food label.) Also, only eat 1 cup, not the whole can.

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What not to drink with kidney disease? ›

Many manufacturers of dark-colored drinks add phosphorus to their products to enhance flavor, prolong shelf life, and prevent discoloration. Phosphorus in its additive form, found in dark cola and beer, is highly absorbable by the human body and is not recommended for those following a renal diet.

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What kind of sandwiches can people with kidney disease have? ›

Remember: If possible, make meat sandwiches from low-sodium, fresh-cooked meats such as chicken, turkey breast, roast beef, pork or fish in 2 to 3 ounce portions. Egg salad or fried egg sandwiches are good low-sodium, high-protein choices.

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What meat can you eat with kidney problems? ›

Protein choices

Skinless chicken or turkey.
Fish or seafood.
Lean beef like sirloin or tenderloin.
Eggs.
Tofu and beans, like kidney beans or lentils. Note that these are higher in potassium and phosphorus, so you may need to limit the portion size.

May 6, 2022

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What are the worst foods for stage 3 kidney disease? ›

Limit intake of foods with high levels of phosphate or phosphate additives such as organ meats, whole grain breads, processed foods, cola beverages, cheese, dried beans, liver, peanut butter, dairy products and chocolate. 5. Monitor your potassium levels.

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Is salad ok for kidney disease? ›

Leafy greens and kidney disease

Leafy greens are rich in potassium, which you may need to watch with kidney disease. The amount of potassium you can have each day will depend on your stage of kidney disease or the type of dialysis you receive. Most people with CKD do not have to limit leafy greens because of potassium.

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