A renal-friendly Christmas dinner from eggnog to dessert, with recipes modified to reduce salt, potassium and phosphorus.
Adhering to the renal diet doesn’t mean boring or bland food! These recipes have the kidney patient in mind and have been modified to contain reduced salt, potassium and phosphorus, to help you enjoy the holidays without sacrificing flavor.
Linked dishes have full recipes on KidneyChef, with ingredients, step-by-step preparation and the nutrition notes published with each recipe. The cinnamon cookies are an extra dessert option from our holiday collection.
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A holiday eggnog made with nondairy creamer and egg product instead of milk and cream, spiced with pumpkin pie spice and nutmeg.
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A sweet and tangy pineapple, Dijon and garlic glaze that seasons a whole holiday turkey without added salt.
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A colorful bread stuffing with fresh cranberries, tart apple and celery that stays low in potassium and sodium for holiday meals.
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Love sweet potatoes but need to limit potassium? These brown sugar and cinnamon glazed carrots topped with marshmallows are a lower-potassium swap.
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Naturally low-potassium green beans sautéed with onion, garlic, red pepper and a squeeze of lemon. No salt needed.
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Warm, cinnamon-spiced holiday cookies that are low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus, with a Splenda option for people with diabetes. Makes 5 dozen.
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Turn holiday turkey leftovers into a pot pie with low-salt broth, peas and carrots, in ten simple steps.
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Ten practical tips from a renal dietitian for navigating holiday parties, family gatherings and festive food with kidney disease.