Protein the size of your palm, plus what surrounds it
A balanced plate for CKD isn't complicated — it's about proportions. Right-sized protein, a starch you watch, two vegetables, a good fat. These meals show what that looks like night after night, with the nutrients your kidneys care about most kept in view.
Pick one from each layer to see an estimated nutritional total. Numbers are rough guides only.
The default renal dinner. Predictable, satisfying, repeatable.
Crunchy, sweet, savory. Comes together in 25 minutes.
A plant-based plate that tastes like takeout — without the sodium.
Red meat fits — it’s about portion. A palm-sized steak is a portion.
Light, bright, satisfying. A weeknight on the better side of takeout.
Breakfast for dinner — and dinner for breakfast tomorrow.
All the warmth of takeout, with a fraction of the sodium.
Higher-protein plate with bright Mediterranean herbs — great for dialysis patients.
Nutrition values are approximations from common ingredient data.
These recipes are for education and inspiration. Your individual dietary needs may differ — work with your renal dietitian for a personalized plan.
