To help make meal planning easier for people who have kidney disease, here are some suggested food choices:

Fruits

• Apple Juice
  
• Applesauce
  
• Cranberry Juice
  
• Sliced Peaches
  
• Grape Juice
  
• Sliced Pears

Starches/Grains

• Oatmeal
  
• Plain Bagel
  
• Cream of Wheat
  
• Cinnamon Raisin Bagel
  
• Cap’n Crunch®
  
• English Muffin
  
• Cheerios®
  
• Blueberry Muffin
  
• Frosted Flakes®
  
• Pancakes
  
• Froot Loops®
  
• French Toast
  
• Rice Krispies®
  
• Spaghetti
  
• Steamed Rice
  
• Low-sodium Crackers
  
• White Bread
  
• Graham Crackers
  
• Pita Bread
  
• Breadstick
  
• Vanilla Wafers
  
• Corn
  
• Carrot Cake
  
• Dinner Roll
  
• Angel Food Cake
  
• Low-sodium Chicken Noodle Soup

Milk Choices (Limit to one serving (1/2 cup) per day)

• Whole, Skim or 2% Milk
  
• Ice Cream
  
• Yogurt
  

Vegetables

• Mixed Green Salad
  
• Carrots
  
• Green Beans
  
• California Blend
  
• Broccoli

Meats (Limit egg yolks to two times/week)

• Eggs
  
• Low-sodium Turkey
  
• Low-cholesterol Eggs
  
• Hamburger
  
• Chicken Quarter
  
• Tip Steak
  
• Chicken Tenders
  
• Meatloaf
  
• Grilled Chicken Breast
  
• Baked Fish
  
• Chicken Salad
  
• Tuna Salad

Condiments

• Creamer
  
• Pepper
  
• Non-Dairy Creamer
  
• Mrs. Dash®
  
• Diet/Regular Jelly
  
• Sugar
  
• Diet/Regular Syrup
  
• Equal®
  
• Ketchup
  
• Brown Sugar
  
• Mustard
  
• Butter
  
• Margarine
  
• Oil & Vinegar
  
• Lemon
  
• Low-fat/regular mayonnaise
  
• Low-fat/regular sour cream
  
• Low-fat/regular cream cheese

Beverages / Liquids

• Regular/Decaf Coffee
  
• Sierra Mist
  
• Regular/Decaf Iced Tea
  
• Diet Sierra Mist
  
• Regular/Decaf Hot Tea
  
• Mountain Dew
  
• Herbal Tea
  
• Lemonade
  
• Low-sodium Chicken Broth
  
• Low-sodium Vegetable Broth
  
• Low-sodium Beef Broth
  
• Regular/Diet JELL-O
  
• Popsicle
  
• Italian Ice
  
• Sherbet

To protect the health of your kidneys, the following nutrients may need to be controlled in your diet:

Phosphorous
This nutrient is primarily found in animal foods, especially dairy products and egg yolks. Your dairy intake should be limited to 1/2 cup daily. Other foods high in phosphorous include chocolate, colas, dried beans, dried fruit, wheat and bran.

Potassium
Foods that are high in potassium include bananas, oranges, baked potatoes, dried beans, whole wheat, bran, tomatoes, mushrooms and salt substitutes.

Protein
Each patient with kidney disease requires different amounts of protein. The meat and dairy groups provide the highest level of protein.

Sodium
High-sodium foods include salt, pickles, sauerkraut, luncheon meats, hot dogs, bacon, sausage, regular canned vegetables and soups and dried packaged soups.

Fluids
Fluids include both liquid beverages and foods that turn to liquid at room temperature. Items that count as a liquid include: JELL-O, sherbet, ice cream and popsicles.

To schedule an appointment with a dietitian, please call Bronson Outpatient Nutrition Services at (269) 341-6860.