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GOOD FOOD RECIPES
One-Week Kidney-Friendly Meal Plan
General Guidelines for Kidney Health
- Lower sodium, potassium, and phosphorus
- Moderate protein portions
- Focus on fresh ingredients when possible
- Limit processed foods
- Consult with your nephrologist or renal dietitian for personalized advice
Monday
Breakfast
- Low-potassium cereal with rice milk
- Fresh apple slices
- Herbal tea or coffee (limit to 1 small cup)
Lunch
- Turkey sandwich on white bread with lettuce and mayo (no cheese)
- Green beans
- White grapes
Dinner
- Herb-roasted chicken breast (4oz)
- White rice
- Steamed carrots
- Dinner roll with unsalted margarine
Snack
- Rice cakes with honey
- Cranberry juice (1/2 cup)
Tuesday
Breakfast
- Bagel with cream cheese (thin layer)
- Blueberries (1/2 cup)
- Apple juice (4oz)
Lunch
- Pasta salad with olive oil, bell peppers, and small amount of grilled chicken
- White dinner roll
- Canned pears
Dinner
- Beef stir-fry with approved vegetables (snow peas, bell peppers, onions)
- White rice
- Cucumber salad with vinaigrette
Snack
- Plain shortbread cookies
- Lemonade (homemade, reduced sugar)
Wednesday
Breakfast
- Cream of wheat with cinnamon and honey
- Applesauce
- Cranberry juice
Lunch
- Egg salad sandwich (limit yolks to control phosphorus)
- Apple slices
- Rice crackers
Dinner
- Baked cod (4oz) with lemon and herbs
- Couscous
- Steamed green beans
- Dinner roll
Snack
- Fresh strawberries
- Vanilla wafers
Thursday
Breakfast
- English muffin with honey
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries)
- Rice milk
Lunch
- Chicken and rice soup (homemade, low sodium)
- White bread with unsalted margarine
- Red grapes
Dinner
- Pork tenderloin (4oz) with apple glaze
- Mashed cauliflower
- Steamed asparagus (limited amount)
- Dinner roll
Snack
- Plain popcorn (unsalted)
- Apple juice
Friday
Breakfast
- White toast with margarine and honey
- Egg whites scrambled
- Fresh fruit (berries or apple)
Lunch
- Tuna salad (made with mayo, not mustard) on white bread
- Carrot sticks
- Fruit cocktail (canned in juice, not syrup)
Dinner
- Roast turkey (4oz)
- Rice pilaf
- Steamed zucchini
- Dinner roll
Snack
- Graham crackers
- Chilled grapes
Saturday
Breakfast
- Pancakes with syrup and margarine
- Apple sauce
- Cranberry juice
Lunch
- Grilled chicken sandwich on white bread with lettuce and mayo
- Green beans
- Canned peaches
Dinner
- Shrimp stir-fry with approved vegetables (4oz shrimp)
- White rice
- Cucumber salad
Snack
- Sugar cookies
- Apple juice
Sunday
Breakfast
- French toast with syrup (no milk in batter, use substitute)
- Fresh berries
- Apple juice
Lunch
- Pasta with olive oil and herbs
- Green beans
- White dinner roll
- Canned pineapple
Dinner
- Baked chicken (4oz) with herbs and lemon
- Steamed rice
- Carrots
- Dinner roll
Snack
- Angel food cake with approved berries
- Lemonade (homemade, reduced sugar)
Important Notes
- Fluid restrictions may apply to your specific condition - consult your healthcare provider
- Portion sizes should be adjusted based on individual needs
- All meals assume limited salt usage; use herbs and spices instead
- This plan avoids high-potassium foods like bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, and leafy greens
- Low-sodium versions of ingredients should be used when available
- This is a general guide - always follow your healthcare provider's specific recommendations