Is Poha — Flattened Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 380mg sodium, 210mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Poha — Flattened Rice 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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Poha — Flattened Rice

Soaked flattened rice tossed with onion, mustard seeds, turmeric, curry leaves, peanuts.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 2

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

380mg

Sodium

380 / 2000mg

210mg

Potassium

210 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-mineral breakfast. Skip peanut.

Ingredients

Flattened rice
Onion, potato (optional)
Mustard seed, turmeric, curry leaves
Peanut (skip)

Breakfast Flattened Rice Kidney Friendlier Maharashtrian Poha Quick

Cooking Steps

1
Rinse poha.
2
Temper spices + onion.
3
Toss with poha.

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