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Cottage Cheese and Fruit Plate

Low-potassium protein source with controlled fruit portions.

5 minutes
200 calories
Easy
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Kidney-Friendly Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced apple
  • 1/4 cup diced pear
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Place cottage cheese in a serving bowl.
  2. 2Top with diced apple and pear.
  3. 3Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and cinnamon.
  4. 4Drizzle with honey if desired.
  5. 5Serve immediately.

Why This Recipe is Kidney-Friendly

This recipe is specifically designed for Stage 4 CKD. It follows the dietary guidelines of limiting sodium to <2,000mg, potassium to <2,000mg, and phosphorus to <800mg. The focus is on protein monitoring and phosphorus control.

Low PotassiumHigh ProteinStage 4 CKD

Nutrition Facts

Calories200
Protein16g
Sodium280mg
Potassium180mg
Carbohydrates18g

Dietary Tags

Low PotassiumHigh Protein

Recipe Info

Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Servings1 serving
StageStage 4 CKD
Meal TypeLunch