Kidney-safe meal ideas

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541 tested recipes from 38 world cuisines. Every dish has phosphorus, sodium & potassium counts — so you can eat well, stay safe.

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Banchan — Bean Sprout Namul — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Korean · Korea

Banchan — Bean Sprout Namul

15 min 4 serv 60 kcal

Banchan Bean Sprouts Kidney Friendlier Sesame Side Dish

Boribap — Barley Rice — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Korean · Korea

Boribap — Barley Rice

30 min 4 serv 280 kcal

Barley Everyday Kidney Friendlier Rice Whole Grain

Gyeran-jjim — Steamed Egg — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Korean · Korea

Gyeran-jjim — Steamed Egg

15 min 2 serv 210 kcal

Banchan Egg Gyeran Jjim Kidney Friendlier Steamed Stone Pot

Hoeddeok — Sweet Pancake Vegan — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Korean · Korea

Hoeddeok — Sweet Pancake Vegan

90 min 4 serv 260 kcal

Hoeddeok Kidney Friendlier Pancake Sweet Vegan

Hotteok — Sweet Filled Pancake — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Korean · Korea

Hotteok — Sweet Filled Pancake

120 min 4 serv 280 kcal

Hotteok Kidney Friendlier Pancake Street Food Sweet Winter

Oi Muchim — Spicy Cucumber Salad — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Korean · Korea

Oi Muchim — Spicy Cucumber Salad

15 min 4 serv 40 kcal

Banchan Cucumber Kidney Friendlier Salad Spicy

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.