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.
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Renal Diet 101: Noodles and Pasta
Ah, noodles and pasta. Those thin strands of heavenly goodness. From speedily
dished takeouts to haute cuisine servings, noodles have taken various forms.
But do noodles still deserve a spot in the table of a person with kidney disease?
A TANGLED HISTORY
Jen Lin-Liu, food and culture aficionado, author of the book On the Noodle
Road: From Beijing to Rome, With Love and Pasta. Quick check, who do you
think invented noodles first: the Italians or the Chinese?
The book tried answering this with her own research.
In an email interview with The Atlantic, she shared that the oldest historical
mention of noodles she found was in a third century AD Chinese dictionary.
However, it was not the same as the noodles we know now, but is the earliest
version of mian pian (which is still served and eaten in China). This implied that
noodles are actually based on the Chinese tradition of making a kind of bread
that they still eat up to this day.
In the end, her research uncovered, one cannot simply pinpoint an exact origin

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Renal Diet 101: Noodles and Pasta
for noodles, as this particular food item is still reliant on different innovations
of cooks and chefs all over the world.
PASTA AND NOODLE VARIANTS
There are tons of different forms of noodles and pasta. Among the really famous
ones are the following:
Spaghetti – a very famous pasta often paired with tomato or olive-based
sauces.
Linguine – often paired with light wine, butter-basedsauce, and a protein
source.
Lamian – also known as the Chinese “pulled noodles”, it is made purely
from flour and hand-pulled. (Basically: “stretch, fold, twist, repeat” but this
takes skill to do perfectly and stylishly.) Its flavor relies heavily on the soup
broth added after.
Soba – is Japan’s traditional noodle dish. It is made from buckwheat flour
and looks a little bit like spaghetti, but is different in color and flavor.

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Fettuccine – can be paired with thick sauces like ragu or creamy tomato
with browned sausage.
Other famous choices are banh pho (rice noodles from Vietnam), dangmyeon
(made from sweet potato starch in Korea), penne, and ravioli.
PASTA AND CKD
Pastas and noodles are actually good for CKD patients, especially since they
can fit a renal healthy diet.
Some dishes may be more suitable for you than others, depending on your
specific needs. Be sure to check with your nephrologist or renal dietitian which
nutrients you may need to limit.

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Renal Diet 101: Noodles and Pasta
Putting these as the main base, paired with vegetables, can help you control
your intake of sodium, protein, potassium and phosphorus.
One thing to consider, though, is the kind of noodles or pasta you will use.
Always check the food labels of the pastas and noodles you buy. Check the
nutrition facts for sodium, protein, and potassium levels. Also, look at the list
of ingredients to watch out for “phos-“ compounds.
You also need to watch out for sauces and toppings, especially tomato sauces.
They may contain high levels of sodium, potassium, and added sugar. The
safe route would be a homemade sauce made from fresh, kidney-friendly
ingredients. Bear in mind that fresh tomatoes are a natural rich source of
potassium though.

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Chicken Noodle Soup
Makes 8 servings
Sodium 17 mg
Protein 3 g
Potassium 101 mg
Phosphorus 39 mg
Calcium 21 mg
Calories 110 kcal
Fat 8 g
Water 120 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Low-sodium recipe

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Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients Directions
1. Rub chicken parts with lemon
juice.
2. In a large pot, combine chicken,
water, poultry seasoning, garlic
powder, onion powder,vegetable oil,
black pepper, red pepper, caraway
seed, oregano, and sugar together.
3. Cook 30 minutes or until chicken
is tender.
4. Add remaining ingredients and
cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve hot.
QTY UNIT FOOD ITEM
1) 1 lb chicken parts
2) 1/2 tsp red pepper
3) 1/4 cup lemon juice
4) 1 tsp caraway seed
5) 3 ½ cup water
6) 1 tsp oregano
7) 1 tbsp poultry seasoning
8) 1 tsp sugar
9) 1 tsp garlic powder
10) 1/2 cup celery
11) 1 tsp onion powder
12) 1/2 cup green pepper
13) 2 tbsp vegetable oil
14) 1 cup egg noodles
15) 1 tsp black pepper

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Pasta with Pesto
Makes 8 servings
Sodium 45 mg
Protein 8 g
Potassium 146 mg
Phosphorus 115 mg
Calcium 100 mg
Calories 283 kcal
Fat 8 g
Water 80 g
Carbohydrates 45 g
Low-sodium recipe

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Pasta with Pesto
Ingredients
1) 1/4 cup olive oil
chopped fresh
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients except
pasta in a blender or food processor.
Blend or process until smooth.
2. Cook pasta in unsalted boiling
water according to package
3) 1/4 cup parsley directions. Toss sauce with drained
pasta. Serve hot.
5) 1 clove garlic, minced
6) 1 lb pasta uncooked
4) 2 tbsp dried basil
2) 1/4 cup
grated Parmesan
cheese
QTY UNIT FOOD ITEM

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