Halloween can still be sweet — even when you’re watching your kidney health! For individuals living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), choosing low-potassium, low-phosphorus, and low-sodium treats helps keep the celebration both fun and safe.
🍬 Kidney-Friendly Candy
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Lollipops, jelly beans, and gumdrops
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Gummy candies (like gummy bears or worms)
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Sugar-free options such as Smarties or Skittles
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Chocolate-free sweets like butterscotch drops or lemon candies
🕸 Homemade Treats
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Rice Krispy treats (made with low-sodium cereal)
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Oatmeal cookies (use low-potassium oats)
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Mini apple or pumpkin muffins using low-sodium baking ingredients
👻 Other Fun Snacks
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Air-popped popcorn or unsalted pretzels
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Fresh fruit like apple slices, grapes, or blueberries
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Plain, non-fat yogurt cups
💡 Balboa Nephrology’s Halloween Health Tips
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Read labels carefully for sodium, phosphorus, and potassium content.
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Avoid chocolate and nuts — they’re often high in phosphorus.
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Keep an eye on portion sizes — moderation makes it possible to enjoy your favorites.
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When in doubt, ask your nephrologist or renal dietitian for guidance.
Enjoy Halloween — the kidney-friendly way!
🎃 From Balboa Nephrology.
