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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Brazilian Garlic Rice (Arroz) — kidney-friendly recipe

🌮 Latin · Brazil

Brazilian Garlic Rice (Arroz)

20 min 3 serv 260 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium

Buttered Pasta with Fresh Herbs — kidney-friendly recipe

🍔 American · United States

Buttered Pasta with Fresh Herbs

15 min 2 serv 380 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium Quick

Cantonese Chicken & Bok Choy Stir-Fry — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Chinese · China (Guangdong)

Cantonese Chicken & Bok Choy Stir-Fry

20 min 2 serv 285 kcal

Low Potassium Low Sodium Quick

Chinese Egg Drop Soup (Low-Sodium) — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Chinese · China

Chinese Egg Drop Soup (Low-Sodium)

10 min 2 serv 95 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium Quick

Chinese Ginger Steamed Fish — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Chinese · China

Chinese Ginger Steamed Fish

20 min 2 serv 190 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Sodium

Chinese Silky Steamed Egg Custard — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Chinese · China

Chinese Silky Steamed Egg Custard

15 min 2 serv 110 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium Soft Food

Chinese Vegetable Lo Mein — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Chinese · China

Chinese Vegetable Lo Mein

25 min 2 serv 360 kcal

Low Sodium Plant Based

Classic Baked Herb Chicken Thighs — kidney-friendly recipe

🍔 American · United States

Classic Baked Herb Chicken Thighs

35 min 2 serv 290 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Sodium

Cuban Mojo Chicken — kidney-friendly recipe

🌮 Latin · Cuba

Cuban Mojo Chicken

25 min 2 serv 270 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Sodium

Egg White Veggie Omelette — kidney-friendly recipe

🍔 American · United States

Egg White Veggie Omelette

12 min 1 serv 120 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Quick

English Cucumber Sandwich — kidney-friendly recipe

🍔 American · United Kingdom

English Cucumber Sandwich

10 min 2 serv 190 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Quick

Greek Chicken Avgolemono Soup — kidney-friendly recipe

🫒 Mediterranean · Greece

Greek Chicken Avgolemono Soup

35 min 3 serv 240 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium

Greek Lemon Rice (Pilafi) — kidney-friendly recipe

🫒 Mediterranean · Greece

Greek Lemon Rice (Pilafi)

25 min 3 serv 280 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium

Herb Grilled Chicken Breast — kidney-friendly recipe

🍔 American · United States

Herb Grilled Chicken Breast

20 min 2 serv 280 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium

Italian Pasta Aglio e Olio — kidney-friendly recipe

🫒 Mediterranean · Italy

Italian Pasta Aglio e Olio

15 min 2 serv 400 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium

Italian Risotto Bianco — kidney-friendly recipe

🫒 Mediterranean · Italy

Italian Risotto Bianco

30 min 2 serv 360 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium

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

Lebanese Fattoush Salad — kidney-friendly recipe

🫒 Mediterranean · Lebanon

Lebanese Fattoush Salad

15 min 2 serv 200 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Quick

Mexican Chicken Taco (Soft) — kidney-friendly recipe

🌮 Latin · Mexico

Mexican Chicken Taco (Soft)

20 min 2 serv 310 kcal

Moroccan Chicken Couscous — kidney-friendly recipe

🫒 Mediterranean · Morocco

Moroccan Chicken Couscous

35 min 3 serv 320 kcal

Peruvian Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding) — kidney-friendly recipe

🌮 Latin · Peru

Peruvian Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)

30 min 4 serv 260 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Potassium Low Sodium

Sweet & Sour Chicken (CKD-Friendly) — kidney-friendly recipe

🥢 Chinese · China

Sweet & Sour Chicken (CKD-Friendly)

30 min 2 serv 410 kcal

Low Sodium Lower Fat

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

Turkey & Herb Lettuce Wraps — kidney-friendly recipe

🍔 American · United States

Turkey & Herb Lettuce Wraps

15 min 2 serv 200 kcal

Low Phosphorus Low Sodium Quick

Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kısır) — kidney-friendly recipe

🫒 Mediterranean · Turkey

Turkish Bulgur Salad (Kısır)

20 min 4 serv 220 kcal

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

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.