Renal diet spice
Nutrient restrictions make the CKD diet sound apparently “bland” when in reality you can really “spice up your renal diet“! So of all the spices from Mother Nature’s bounty, which are the ones that you can use to prepare a flavoursome yet kidney-friendly meal?
Recommended Portion: As indicated in the table
MEASURES: 1 Tablespoon = 15 mL; 1 Teaspoon = 5 mL
| ADDITIVE | PERMITTED QUANTITY |
|---|---|
Spices
(fresh or powdered; avoid ready-made paste)
(fresh only; avoid powdered or ready-made paste)
(fresh & powdered; avoid ready-made paste)
LIMIT DAILY SALT INTAKE TO 2/3 TEASPOON (1.6 grams of Sodium) AVOID LOW-SODIUM SALT & SALT "SUBSTITUTES. THESE ARE HIGH IN POTASSIUM. SALT-FREE SEASONINGS AS SHOWN BELOW ARE SAFE TO USE MRS. DASH SODIUM-FREE SEASONINGS | CHECK PRICES ON AMAZON | For cooking: As per need For garnishing or added flavouring: 1/2-1 Teaspoon for one portion per day |
Topping or Flavouring
| For flavouring: As per need (Substitute sugar with artificial sweeteners like Stevia if you are at risk or already are a Diabetic) |
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