Fruits allowed on a Renal Diet
Wondering which of those delicious Fruits from Mother Nature’s bounty are allowed in a Renal Diet? Scroll down for a comprehensive answer to your question.
Recommended Portion: 3 servings per day
TIP:
- These fruits have low-medium potassium content. Try not to exceed 1 serving-equivalent at a time to avoid abrupt adding-up of Potassium in blood in an instant.
- You could either take 3 serving-equivalents of 1 fruit or mix 1 serving each, of 3 fruits as below and divide it into 3 parts for separate servings.
- You can consume these as ” freshly cut / juiced” or “home-baked” variants.
- Avoid consuming packaged & preserved fruit preparations. But should you have to, always read the Nutritional Facts Label printed on the packaging to keep track of your daily nutrient intake.
MEASURES:
1 Cup = 250 mL (8 ounces) ; 1 Tablespoon = 15 mL
| FRESH FRUIT | EQUIVALENT OF ONE SERVING SIZE |
|---|---|
Apple | 1 Small Apple (2.5 inch diameter) |
Pear | 1/2 Cup Fruit OR 1/2 Cup Juice |
Pineapple | 1/2 Cup Fruit OR 1/2 Cup Juice |
Watermelon | 1 Cup Watermelon |
Grapes | 15 small Grapes |
| Berries (Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Cranberries, Cherries)  | 1/2 Cup Fruit |
Papaya (Ripe) | 1/2 Cup Fruit OR 1/2 Cup Juice |
Lemon | 1 Tablespoon (15 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice |
Lime | 1 Tablespoon (15 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice |
Plum (not dried) | 1 Medium Plum |
Peach | 1/2 Cup Fruit OR 1/2 Cup Juice |
Clementine | 1/2 Cup Fruit OR 1/2 Cup Juice |
Fig | 1/2 Cup Fruit |
Passionfruit | 1/2 Cup equivalent |
REFERENCES:
1. Cleveland Clinic-Renal Diet Basics
2. Kidney disease and your diet – stjoes
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