Ask any dialysis patient about cheese and they’ll probably tell you how much they miss it. Well, according to Davita.com, cheese can be incorporated into the renal diet. The key is doing your research.

Cheese is restricted on a kidney diet due to the high amount of phosphorus and in some cases sodium content so read Davita’s article on Best Cheese Choices to get a better understanding.  Davita has some excellent nutritional tools and tips on their website that are easy to understand and can help you adapt to a kidney-friendly diet. As always, check with your physician and dietician when you have any questions about your diet.

Source: Davita Kidney Care