Which oils, fats and spreads can you safely use to cook or flavour your meal while on a renal diet? The table below elucidates on the “kidney-safe” portions of these constituents, so you can still have a flavoursome meal without harming your kidneys.
Recommended Portion: “2 servings” of any one item below per day
Measures: 1 Tablespoon = 15 mL; 1 Teaspoon = 5 mL
| OILS / FATS / SPREADS | ONE SERVING-EQUIVALENT |
|---|---|
Oils
Vegetable Oil / Canola Oil / Safflower Oil (Avoid Sesame Oil & Sunflower Oil) |
OR For flavouring / dressing: 1 teaspoon (5mL) |
Fats
(Replace with oils or homemade, salt-free spreads if individual is obese or on meds to reduce Cholesterol.) |
|
Spreads
with lime juice
a pinch of black pepper powder & Raw mango powder (NOTE: Salt-free seasoning includes fresh garlic/ onion flakes, garlic powder, raw mango powder (amchoor), Mrs. Dash salt-free seasonings, lime/lemon juice Avoid "low-sodium" salt; it is very high in Potassium) |
2 tablespoons
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