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Make a batch of homemade sofrito to use in your favorite Caribbean and Latin American dish. It is high in flavor, and low in both the sodium and phosphorus found in store-made versions and typical seasoning salts.

Oven-Fried Fish

This no-fry fish fry features a Southern-style cornmeal crust. Serve with a side of succotash or coleslaw for a healthy twist on a comfort meal.

Jerk Salmon

This spicy salmon is both simple to make and delicious. Try pairing it with a fruit salsa and your favorite low-potassium salad for a complete meal.

Summer Corn Salad

A fun, colorful salad that tastes like summer in a bowl. This dish is great as a side for a barbecue or picnic, or by itself as a light lunch.

Glazed Green Beans

This green bean dish is sure to be a hit with the entire family. Simple enough for an every-day recipe, and with flavor worthy of a special occasion.

Mexican-Style Cucumber Salad

Cucumber salads are light and refreshing side, very easy to make, and pair well with almost anything. This version is based off a rustic dish from Central Mexico.

Spicy Pasta with Chicken

This spin on Rasta Pasta has it all: it’s colorful, creamy, spicy, and low in salt. Enjoy this easy and fun Caribbean pasta dish any night of the week.

Caribbean Carrot Salad

Sweet, tangy, and a little spicy, this recipe is a twist on the typical carrot salad. Sure to be a hit with people of all ages, it pairs well with broiled fish or grilled chicken.

Rainbow Rice Noodle Salad

This bright and fresh rainbow rice noodle salad is as flavorful as it looks. Make this rice noodle dish as a meal prep for lunches as it holds its flavor for several days in the fridge.

Kickin’ Collard Greens

This low-salt twist on classic collard greens is sure to please. It has a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors.

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Learn about eating for kidney health

Healthy eating can be difficult and confusing. There are so many different diets and each one claims to lead you on your path to better health, and possibly weight loss. Should you eat low carb? High protein? High fat?

Navigating what is healthy can seem like a full-time job! And what is healthy for one person could be the opposite of what is healthy for another, especially with kidney disease.

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Our kidneys play a very important role when it comes to regulating nutrients we consume. The kidneys remove the extra amount of vitamins and minerals we do not need. When your kidneys are not working as well as they should, they cannot filter your blood properly, allowing some vitamins and minerals to build up in your blood.

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Eating healthy and delicious food with kidney disease is possible and our guides are here to help! The following guides will help you find foods, grocery shop, and cook with ingredients that are healthiest for people with kidney disease.

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Learn how to prepare low-phosphorus snacks with Chef Joel Schaefer.

Risotto is a dish often associated with high-end restaurants. It’s so satisfying and easy to prepare that it’s become one of our favorite meals to prepare at home.

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Kidney-friendly eating at every stage

Featured recipes

Learn about eating for kidney health

Carbohydrate

Fats

Protein

Sugar

Salt

Learn about nutrients and your kidneys

Phosphorus

Potassium

Salt

Fluid

Protein

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