We’re here to help you delay dialysis. Worsening kidneys are scary. But the good news is that when changes are made early, CKD progression can be slowed and even halted. It’s all about changing your diet.

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We’re here to help you delay dialysis.
Worsening kidneys are scary. But the good news is that
when changes are made early, CKD progression
can be slowed and even halted.
It’s all about changing your
diet.
This program won the 2019 KidneyX Redesign Dialysis Prize,
sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Chief Technology Officer and the
American Society of Nephrology.
KidneyX awards innovative medical breakthroughs that improve
patients’ quality of life, reduce disease and treatment

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complica- tions, and minimize burden on the family and care
partner(s).

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Table of Contents
Kidney-boosting food list
01 Preface
Food list
04 Vegetable / Animal Proteins
06 Fruits
07 Vegetables
09 Breads / Cereals / Grains
10 Dairy / Dairy Substitues
11 Beverages
12 Fats
13 Seasonings / Spices
15 Dessrts / Snacks / Sweets
16 Others
17 Low-sodium recipes
21 Low-protein recipes
25 Low-potassium recipes
29 Low-phosphorus recipes
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Nutrition and the CKD / Renal Diet
A better overall health can be achieved by reducing your kidney’s
workload through good nutrition. This includes eating an
appropriate amount of protein, limiting salt (sodium), potassium
and phosphorus, limiting total fat (especially from animal sources),
and maintaining a healthy weight. Limiting your fluids is needed if
your urine output is small and you are swelling (edema).
If you are diabetic, it is important that you follow the meal
plan outlined by your diabetes educator.
Diet plays a very important role in the treatment of kidney
disease. The kidney does the following for your body:
• Removes the waste products that are made when protein is
broken down in the body. This includes urea and creatinine.
• Regulates the amount of sodium and other minerals.
• Maintains the proper balance of fluid.
If you have CKD, your kidney may have problems doing these
functions. By watching your diet, you can help reduce the strain on
the kidney.
Disclaimer: The food list shown is non-comprehensive. There may
be food items that are not included on this list. Please consult
with a renal dietitian before making any changes to your diet.

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Vegetable Proteins
Serving size = should be as per direction of your
doctor/or dietitian.
Tofu
Whole grains
Wheat protein
Unsalted nuts
Salt-free canned/cooked
peas and dried beans
Legumes

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Animal Proteins
Serving size = should be as per direction of your
doctor/or dietitian.
Beef (fresh, lean cuts)
Chicken
Egg
substitute
Eggs
Fish
Lamb
Pork (fresh, lean, tenderloin,
chops, roast)
Shellfish (clams, lobster,
crabs and shrimp)
Tuna (canned in
water) Turkey
Veal

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Fruits
Serving size = medium-size fruit or 1/2 cup cut-
up, fresh OR canned, with no added
sugar
Apples
Apple Sauce
Apricots (canned)
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Cranberries
Figs (fresh)
Fruit cocktail
Grapefruit
(1/2) Grapes
Lemons
Limes
Lime juice
Lychees
Peaches
Pears (canned)
Pineapples
Plums
Rasperries
Strawberries
Tangerines
Watermelon

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Vegetables
Serving size = 1 cup raw, 1/2 cup cooked or canned,
no added salt
Alfafa sprouts
Arugula
Asparagus
Bean sprouts
Beets (canned)
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery
Chili
peppers
Chives
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsley
Coleslaw
Corn
Eggplants
Endive
Gingerroot
Green beans
Hominy
Jalapeños (fresh)
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Peas (English)
Pimientos
Radicchio

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Vegetables
Serving size = 1 cup raw, 1/2 cup cooked or canned,
no added salt
Radishes
Seaweed kelp
Spaghetti squash
Summer squash
Sweet pepper
(green, red,
yel- low)
Tomatillos
Turnips
Turnip greens

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Breads/Cereals/Grains
Serving size = should be as per direction of your
doctor/or dietitian.
Bagels (plain, egg,
blueberry, raisin)
Bread (white, rye,
French, Italian,
soft wheat)
Bread sticks (plain)
Cereals, dry,
low-salt
Cereals, cooked
Couscous
Crackers
(unsalted)
Dinner rolls
English muffin
Tortillas (flour)
Grits
Hamburger buns
Macaroni
Melba toast
Noodles
Oyster crackers
Pita bread
Popcorn
(unsalted)
Pretzels
(unsalted)
Rice
(brown,
white) Rice
cakes
Spaghetti

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Beverages
Note: Keep in mind your fluid rescriction
Cream soda
Ginger ale
Ginger soda
Lemon-lime soda
Orange soda
Root beer
Fruit punch
Juices (apple,
cranberry, grape)
Mineral water
Nectar (apricot,
peach, pear,
1/2 cup serving)
Tea

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Fats
Olive oil
Safflower oil
Peanut oil
Canola oil
(non-GMO)
Sour cream
(use sparingly)
Cream cheese
(use sparingly)

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Seasonings / Spices
All spice
Basil
Bay leaf
Caraway seed
Chives
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Cloves
Curnin
Curry
Dill
Fennel
Garlic powder
Ginger
Horseradish
Lemon juice
Nutmeg
Onion powder
Oregano
Paprika
Parseley
Pepper
(ground)
Pimientos
Poppy seed
Rosemary
Saffron
Sage
Savory
Sesame seeds
Tarragon

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Seasonings / Spices
Extracts (lime,
(almonds, lemon,
mapple, vanilla,
orange, walnut)
peppermint
Thyme
Turmeric
Vinegar

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Desserts / Snacks / Sweets
Note: People with diabetes - use caution
Animal crackers
Cake (angel,
food, butter,
lemon, pound,
spice, strawberry
white, yellow
Candy corn
Chewing gum
Cinnamon drops
Cookies (ginger,
snaps, shortbread,
sugar, vanilla,
wafers)
Cotton candy
Doughnuts
Fruit ice
Graham crackers
Gumdrops
Hard candy
Jelly beans
Lollipops
Marshmallows
Sherbet/sorbet
Corn cakes

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Others
Apple butter
Jelly
Jam
Maple syrup
Marmalade
Stevia sugar
(use sparingly)

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Low-sodium
Basic Rice Pilaf
Makes 6 Servings
This is a dish that is made of seasoned rice and vegetables. You may
also add bits of meat, chicken and seafood for variety.
Sodium 154 mg
Protein 4 g
Potassium 87 mg
Phosphorus 68 mg
Calcium 22 mg
Calories 180 kcal
Fat 5 g
Water 50 g
Carbohydrates 30 g

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2.) 2 tbspunsalted butter
4.) 2 cupswater
6.) 1 tbsp Onion and Herb seasoning blend
Basic Life Pilaf
Ingredients
1.) 2 oz vermicelli noodles, uncooked
3.) 1 cup parboiled rice, uncooked
5.) 1 pc cube chicken flavor bouillon
Directions
1.In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
2. Break vermicelli noodles into 2” pieces and cook, stirring
often until noodles begin to brown.
3.Add rice and stir to coat rice evenly with remaining
melted butter.
4. Crush chicken bouillon and add to skillet along with
water and herb seasoning. Stir to blend ingredients.
5. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat and cook
20 minutes. Do not remove the cover.
6. Turn of heat and allow to sit covered for an additional 5
minutes.
7. Fluff with a fork and serve.

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Low-sodium
Baked Egg Custard
Makes 4 Servings
A custard is a type of dessert made
with eggs and milk.
Sodium 34 mg
Protein 3 g
Potassium 30 mg
Phosphorus 42 mg
Calcium 12 mg
Calories 70 kcal
Fat 3 g
Water 50 g
Carbohydrates 9 g

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2.) 1/4 cup2% milk
Baked Egg Custard
Ingredients
1.) 2 pcs medium eggs
3.) 3 tbsp sugar
4.) 1 tsp vanilla or lemon extract
5.) 1 tsp nutmeg
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 325° F.
2. Combine all ingredients, and beat for one minute with
electric mixture until thoroughly mixed.
3. Pour into custard cups or muffin pans.
4. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
5. Bake 20-30 minutes or until knife inserted into the center
of the custard comes out clean.

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Low-protein
Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches
Makes 2 Servings
Serve turkey sandwiches in an elaborate manner using this
recipe’s technique.
Sodium 440 mg
Protein 9 g
Potassium 270 mg
Phosphorus 199 mg
Calcium 36 mg
Calories 172 kcal
Fat 9 g
Water 70 g
Carbohydrates 14 g

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2.) 3 tbspwhipped cream cheese
4.) 1 cupspring mix salad
6.) 6 pcs toothpicks
Turkey Pinwheel Sanwiches
Ingredients
1.) 1 pc roasted red pepper
3.) 1 pc tortilla wrap, 10 inch size
5.) 2 oz thinly sliced green deli turkey
Directions
1.Cut red pepper into thin 1/4” strips (about 10 strips).
2. Spread cream cheese evenly on tortilla wrap.
3. Layer with spring mix salad greens and turkey slices.
4. Space out roasted red pepper strips on top.
5. Grab the end tightly and start rolling.
6. Use toothpicks to hold the end in place (space out 4 to
6 toothpicks evenly along the edge).
7. Cut into 6 pieces. For neat appearance, cut small slices
at both ends and discard.
8. Serve with cross section facing up.

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Low-protein
Apple-Cinnamon Flavored Water
Makes 10 Servings
This beverage also known as water detox is good for those who want
to do a digestive tract cleanse.
Sodium 7 mg
Protein 0 g
Potassium 10 mg
Phosphorus 1 mg
Calcium 13 mg
Calories 4 kcal
Fat 0 g
Water 240 g
Carbohydrates 1 g

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2.) 1 pc medium apple
4.) 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Apple-Cinnamon Flavored Water
Ingredients
1.) 10 cups water
3.) 2 pcs cinnamon sticks
Directions
1.Cut unpeeled apple into thin slices.
2. Add all ingredients to a pitcher.
3. Refrigerator overnight before serving.

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Low-potassium
Egg Salad
Makes 8 servings
This simple egg recipe is best to start your meal or as a
side dish to your vegetable main course.
Sodium 58 mg
Protein 3 g
Potassium 28 mg
Phosphorus 36 mg
Calcium 11 mg
Calories 58 kcal
Fat 1 g
Water 70 g
Carbohydrates 5 g

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4.) 3 pcs boiled eggs, chopped
6.) paprika
Egg Salad
Ingredients
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1.) 2 tbsp mayonnaise
2.) 1 tsp dry mustard
3.) 1/2 tsp black pepper
5.) 1 tbsp regular pickle relish
Directions
1. Mix together mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, eggs, and
pickle relish. Mix well.
2. Sprinkle with paprika.

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Low-potassium
Bread Cups
Makes 24 servings
A perfect dessert. Aesthetically pleasing and
surely irresistible.
Sodium 90 mg
Protein 1 g
Potassium 21 mg
Phosphorus 16 mg
Calcium 18 mg
Calories 58 kcal
Fat 2 g
Water 20 g
Carbohydrates 8 g

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2.) 2 tbspcanola oil
4.) 1 tsp garlic powder
Bread Cups
Ingredients
1.) 24 slices white bread, thinly sliced
3.) 1 tsp hot chili oil
Directions
1.Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Cut crust from bread slices and roll flat with a rolling pin.
3. Spray a small cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Press one slice of bread into each muffin cup and trim
edges with a knife.
5. Mix oils and garlic powder together. Brush each bread
cup with oil and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp and
golden brown.
6. Let cups cool before removing from muffin pan.

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Low-phosphorus
Aloha Punch
Makes 8 servings
A refreshing all time beverage . Ginger ale is very helpful in
lowering and controlling blood pressure.
Sodium 63 mg
Protein 1 g
Potassium 47 mg
Phosphorus 5 mg
Calcium 15 mg
Calories 103 kcal
Fat 0 g
Water 200 g
Carbohydrates 26 g

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Aloha Punch
Ingredients
1.) 1 can 48-oz Hawaiian Punch®
2.) 1 bottle 32-oz ginger ale
Directions
1.Combine ingredients and pour over ice.
2. Garnish with lemon or lime slices and whole strawberries.

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Low-phosphorus
Bow-tie Pasta Salad
Makes 8 servings
Can be taken as a meal or just a snack. Aesthetically
appealing and delicious.
Sodium 111 mg
Protein 2 g
Potassium 61 mg
Phosphorus 31 mg
Calcium 25 mg
Calories 189 kcal
Fat 15 g
Water 70 g
Carbohydrates 12 g

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2.) 1/4 cupchopped celery
4.) 2 tbsp shredded carrot
6.) 1/8 tsp pepper
8.) 1/2 tsp sugar
Ingredients
1.) 2 cups cooked bow tie pasta
3.) 2 tbsp chopped green pepper
5.) 2 tbsp minced onion
7.) 2/3 cup mayonnaise
9.) 1 tbsp lemon juice
Directions
1. Mix pasta, celery, green pepper, carrot and onion in a
bowl.
2. In separate small bowl blend pepper, mayonnaise, sugar
and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Pour over pasta and vegetables and mix until well coated.
Chill.

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