Staying on Track with Your Kidney Diet
So far February has been packed full of holidays and events. Super bowl XLIX, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Chinese New Year and even the Oscars. Everyone has something to celebrate! We’ve been tempted by chocolate candies, jambalaya, King cake, Dim Sum dumplings and chicken wings. These temptations can have an impact on how you feel and your lab results. As February winds down this week, it’s a good time to refocus on healthy eating for your kidney diet.
Here are 3 ways to get back on track, plus a 1-day menu to get you started.
- Clean up: Get rid of the extra candy, cake and holiday foods that tempt you.
- Make a plan: Plan a menu for 3 days using kidney-friendly recipes.
- Stock up: Take a trip to the grocery to stock up on staples and ingredients for your favorite renal diet meals.
Kidney Diet Healthy 1-Day Eating Plan
Breakfast
This one dish meal is a healthy and satisfying way to start the day. If you need more protein add an extra egg white. Cook fresh berries with the oatmeal instead of the cranberries if you prefer more fresh fruit. Complete this meal with toast, jam or fruit spread, and your favorite breakfast beverage. You can make a triple batch of the oatmeal with fruit and refrigerate the extra servings. The next day heat a serving of oatmeal and add the egg as instructed in step # 3.
Lunch
Hawaiian Chicken Salad Sandwich
Complete with high quality protein, fruit and bread, this island sandwich is tasty and nourishing. Adjust the portion to meet your protein goal. Select a lower sodium flatbread or crackers instead of tortillas or sandwich bread to keep sodium lower. Complete this meal with a side salad or serve the chicken salad on salad greens with crackers on the side. An extra dish of pineapple, plus water flavored with your favorite flavor enhancer drops make the perfect lunch.
Dinner
Southern-Style Stuffed Peppers
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, stuffed peppers help you meet your vegetable quota and give a nutrition boost to the meal. This flexible dish can be made ahead then baked or reheated, plus you can adjust the amount of ground meat to meet your protein goal. Try different colors of peppers, couscous or barley instead of rice, or ground turkey instead of beef. Add a dish of strawberries with whipped cream and iced tea to round out this healthy dinner.
Suggested Snacks
Honey Maple Trail Mix makes enough for snacks all week long!
Fresh chilled Gala apple (or your favorite variety).
Easy Salt-free Seasoning Dip paired with raw veggies or low-sodium crackers.
Add your favorite go-to kidney diet meals or select more kidney-friendly recipes from DaVita.com to finish a 3-day plan. Keep a go-to meal plan on hand to get back on track and refocus on a healthy kidney diet.
Additional Kidney Diet Resources
Visit DaVita.com and explore these diet and nutrition resources:
DaVita Kidney-Friendly Recipes
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Consult your physician and dietitian regarding your specific diagnosis, treatment, diet and health questions.
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