Being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease is a lifestyle change and a big part of that change is diet. Finding kidney-friendly recipes is one thing, but how about grocery shopping for a renal diet? We’ve found some great information from Davita that can hopefully provide guidance when stocking your refrigerator.

“Stock your fridge with kidney-friendly ingredients to be successful following your eating plan.  It’s important to plan ahead for meals and prepare for your busy week, especially when what you eat has a direct impact on how you feel. Instead of dining out or ordering take-out, stock your fridge so you always have ingredients for a healthy meal that meets your kidney diet plan. When you have basic staples on hand it’s easier to plan meals and stick with your eating plan.

Here’s a list of foods to stock a kidney-friendly fridge.

Fruits:
Apples
Berries (all)
Cherries
Grapefruit
Grapes
Lemon/Limes
Pears
Pineapple
Plums
Tangerines

Vegetables:
Bell pepper
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Collard greens
Cucumbers
Kale
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Ready-made salad bags
Turnips

Protein Sources:
Beef flank steak
Beef or pork tenderloin
Chicken breasts, skinless
Cooked whole chicken, rotisserie
Pork loin chop
Salmon
Trout
Tuna
Turkey, ground or cutlets
Eggs/egg whites

Dairy and dairy products:
Butter
Cottage cheese (1/4 cup)
Cream cheese
Creamer (without phosphate additives)
Milk (limit to ½ cup)
Rice or almond milk (unenriched)
Soy milk
Sour cream
Soft-tub margarine made with corn, safflower or canola oils

Frozen foods:
Frozen vegetables without added salt or sauces
Frozen fruit without added sugar
Juice bars/sorbet
Frozen meals with less than 600 mg of sodium and at least 15g of protein (check the food label)

Speak to your dietitian for more ideas.”

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SOURCE: Davita.com