Kidney-safe meal ideas

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35 tested recipes from 5 world cuisines. Every dish has phosphorus, sodium & potassium counts — so you can eat well, stay safe.

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Indian Dal (Mild Lentil Soup) — kidney-friendly recipe

🍜 Asian · India

Indian Dal (Mild Lentil Soup)

35 min 3 serv 250 kcal

Japanese Rice Bowl (Donburi) — kidney-friendly recipe

🍜 Asian · Japan

Japanese Rice Bowl (Donburi)

25 min 2 serv 380 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium

Japanese Tofu Miso Soup (Low-Sodium) — kidney-friendly recipe

🍜 Asian · Japan

Japanese Tofu Miso Soup (Low-Sodium)

15 min 2 serv 110 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Quick

Korean Egg Rice (Gyeran Bap) — kidney-friendly recipe

🍜 Asian · South Korea

Korean Egg Rice (Gyeran Bap)

10 min 1 serv 320 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Quick

Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry (Japchae) — kidney-friendly recipe

🍜 Asian · South Korea

Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry (Japchae)

30 min 2 serv 290 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium

Thai Basil Stir-Fry (Pad Krapao) — kidney-friendly recipe

🍜 Asian · Thailand

Thai Basil Stir-Fry (Pad Krapao)

20 min 2 serv 340 kcal

Thai Jasmine Rice Congee (Khao Tom) — kidney-friendly recipe

🍜 Asian · Thailand

Thai Jasmine Rice Congee (Khao Tom)

30 min 2 serv 220 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) — kidney-friendly recipe

🍜 Asian · Vietnam

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn)

20 min 2 serv 160 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium Quick

Vietnamese Pho (Mild) — kidney-friendly recipe

🍜 Asian · Vietnam

Vietnamese Pho (Mild)

30 min 2 serv 290 kcal

Quick reference for CKD eating

Essentials to know alongside recipes — what to enjoy, what to limit.

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Low Potassium Fruits

Safe

🍎 Apple107mg K

🫐 Blueberries114mg K

🍓 Strawberries153mg K

🍇 Grapes176mg K

🍍 Pineapple180mg K

🍉 Watermelon170mg K

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Foods to Limit

Avoid

🍌 Banana422mg K

🍊 Orange / OJ326mg K

🧀 CheeseHigh P

🥓 Processed meatHigh Na

🍫 ChocolateHigh P+K

🥜 Nuts & seedsHigh P+K

Nutritional values are approximate. Always consult your nephrologist or renal dietitian for personalized advice.