Is Garlic Water Spinach safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 420mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Garlic Water Spinach more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

Avoid

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Garlic Water Spinach

Hollow-stem water spinach quickly stir-fried with crushed garlic and a splash of fish sauce.

Prep time 10 min

Servings 4

Calories 80 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

420mg

Potassium

420 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Blanch first + discard water to reduce K 30%.

Ingredients

400g water spinach
5 garlic cloves
Oil
Fish sauce or soy 1 tsp

Chinese Everyday Garlic Quick Vegetable Water Spinach

Cooking Steps

1
Blanch water spinach 30 sec, drain.
2
Heat oil + garlic.
3
Toss water spinach 90 sec.
4
Season lightly.

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