Is Lassi — Yogurt Drink safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 110mg sodium, 380mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Lassi — Yogurt Drink 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.

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Lassi — Yogurt Drink

Yogurt blended with water, sugar, salt, sometimes mango or rose — Punjabi staple.

Prep time 5 min

Servings 2

Calories 180 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

110mg

Sodium

110 / 2000mg

380mg

Potassium

380 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Yogurt P-heavy + salt version. Skip salty lassi.

Ingredients

Yogurt
Water
Sugar or salt

Drink Lassi Punjabi Summer Yogurt

Cooking Steps

1
Blend until frothy.

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