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Roasted Eggplant Pasta with Feta and Basil

Roasted Eggplant Pasta with Feta and Basil

Eggplant tastes so good roasted! Roasted eggplant is fragrant, tender on the inside, and nicely caramelized on the outside. Simply toss this roasted goodie with pasta, basil, feta cheese, and olive oil, and you get a delicious and nutritious meal to satisfy your palate and 

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STRAWBERRY FETA CHEESE TOAST

STRAWBERRY FETA CHEESE TOAST

This strawberry and feta cheese toast is super easy to make and yummy toast to eat for breakfast or a light meal.  For people that have been advised to watch their phosphorus, potassium, or sodium intake due to kidney issues, you can enjoy this yummy 

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Shrimp stir-fry with basil & sweet peppers

Shrimp stir-fry with basil & sweet peppers

Shrimps, basil and sweet peppers stir-fry is an easy and flavorful dish to make to include seafood two times a week and great to serve over rice. You can also substitute shrimps with calamari, squid, scallops or a white fish. If seafood is not your 

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Seared Scallops with Creamy Polenta & Roasted Vegetables

Seared Scallops with Creamy Polenta & Roasted Vegetables

Polenta aka corn grits is a tasty complex carbohydrate, a good source of fiber, and a good gluten-free option for people who have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.  Polenta pairs so well with seared scallops like they’re the perfect match. This polenta, scallop, and vegetable 

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Japanese-style Ginger Pork (Pork Shogayaki)

Japanese-style Ginger Pork (Pork Shogayaki)

Do you need some lunch box ideas? Japanese-style ginger pork (pork shogayaki) served with rice, shredded cabbage, and shishito peppers is perfect for a weekday lunch or dinner bento box! Also, this recipe is low in both sodium and potassium. Both cabbage and onion are 

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Parmesan Garlic Corn

Parmesan Garlic Corn

Parmesan garlic oven-roasted corn on the cob is an easy, flavorful, and low sodium side dish to make for your sweet heart and kidneys on a weekday! Also, the month of February is national heart health month and one of the ways to protect your 

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Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

This delicious and healthy mashed cauliflower recipe is so easy to make and a great way to add vegetable and natural dietary fiber to your meals! It is also lower in potassium content compared to mashed potato that people who have been advised to watch 

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Wonton Apple Pies

Wonton Apple Pies

These wonton apple pies are super easy and fun to make and a great alternative if you are short on time to make a traditional apple pie! The small serving size is also helpful for portion control. P.S. apples and lemons are both lower in 

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Egg Salad Sandwich

Egg Salad Sandwich

Good ol’ egg salad sandwich with refreshing crunch from the celery and natural sweetness from the Fuji apple! This simple egg salad recipe is kidney (renal diet) friendly! ❤️ Both apple and celery are low in potassium if you’re watching your potassium intake. And, both 

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Stir-Fried Seafood Udon Noodles

Stir-Fried Seafood Udon Noodles

Studies have shown that consuming seafood regularly is great for your heart, brain and eye health. This is an easy and flavorful recipe to have your seafood twice a week! This recipe can also be enjoyed by someone who has kidney disease and needs to 

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Baked Salmon & String Beans with Onions

Baked Salmon & String Beans with Onions

Healthy eating doesn’t need to be compromised when you have a busy life! By taking shortcuts in food preparation, you can still enjoy tasty and nutritious meals throughout the week!   The shortcut: use one baking dish to cook TWO dishes – baked salmon & 

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Braised Pork Over Rice

Braised Pork Over Rice

Having worked with many kidney patients as a registered dietitian, I see many patients often struggle when it comes to finding the balance between being able to enjoy tasty foods and sticking to the kidney diet recommendations. I hope this tasty creation of low-sodium braised 

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