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Nutrient	Value
Sodium	1500 mg or less
Potassium	2000 mg or less
Phosphorus	800-1000 mg
Protein	See below

Daily Protein Recommendation	Women	Men
Stage 5 on dialysis	72-78 gm (10-11 oz)	84-93 gm (12-13 oz)
Stage 3, 4, 5 (non-dialysis)	35-42 gm (5-6 oz)	42-56 gm (6-8 oz)
Stage 1 & 2	46 gm (6-7 oz)	56 gm (8 oz)

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Spicy Kenyan Greens

This recipe can be a full meal when paired with rice or quinoa or as a side vegetable accompanying barbecue in the summer or roast meat or fish in ...

Thai Beef, Chili & Basil Stir Fry

The classic Thai combination of hot chilies, garlic, and basil compliments meat, fish, and chicken. Like Chinese stir-fry, you can invent endless ...

Watermelon Cooler

This terrific hydrating drink was developed by a pilates and yoga instructor for her clients. It’s designed to maintain electrolyte balance on ...

Venezuelan Corn Fritter (Arepas)

These hearty corn pancakes are traditional in Venezuela and Columbia. They are eaten almost daily with meat or fish. They are often split in half, ...

Veggie Mug Omelet

There is truly no excuse to not enjoy a healthy breakfast once you’ve tried this incredibly easy, delicious ‘one-mug’ omelet!

Strawberry & Spinach Pasta Salad

Adding fruit to savory meals is not common in American cooking. Yet many other cultures use fruit to add complexity and more flavor to their meals. ...

Poached Flounder with Summer Vegetables

This delicate, yet flavorful one-dish meal combines summer’s beautiful colors and tastes.

Hibiscus Ice Pops

Hibiscus is an excellent choice for ice pops – it’s naturally high in vitamin C and antioxidants. You can find hibiscus tea in teabags or dried ...

Fruit Galette

When you want an easy summer dessert and you have fruit on hand, this galette is faster than making a pie, but just as delicious.

Egg Sandwich

So simple to make, this take on the basic egg sandwich gets a flavor boost from moist tomato and fragrant fresh basil. To vary the flavor, substitute ...

Creamy Fruit Salad

The tangy yogurt dressing elevates this fruit salad; adding a calcium boost as well. It’s ideal for breakfast on summer mornings.

Breakfast Fruit Tart

These delectable fruit tarts have a no-bake crust. They make a festive brunch component for both adults and children!

Broccoli Blossom

This recipe is a blend of nutritious veggies, served on a warm English muffin and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

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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 with a complete list of items you will need! 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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