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Providing kidney diet advice and recipes to educate and
empower people with Chronic Kidney Disease.
The Irish Kidney Diet website has been developed by CORU registered Renal Dietitians.

Month: April 2016

Lemon Sole Meal Plan

This meal plan will suit those with advanced kidney disease. It provides 1980kcal and 63grams of protein. Please compare the full analysis and or Kidney Diet Allowances with your individual allowances. Your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian will help you to do this.

This 1 day meal plan provides 4 protein exchanges (allowances), 1 dairy exchange, 2 fruit portions, 2 vegetable portions and 2 potato portions. Check your daily allowances to see if you have enough for this meal-plan.

Total Nutritional Analysis

1980kcal63g protein75g fat5.2g salt54mmol / 2113mg Potassium30mmol / 919mg Phosphate280g Carbohydrate110g sugar

Grilled Pork Meal Plan

This meal plan will suit those with advanced kidney disease or those who require a daily intake of 1586kcal and 57g protein. Please compare the full analysis and/or kidney diet allowances with your individual allowances. Your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian will help you to do this.

This 1 day meal plan provides 4 protein exchanges (allowances), 1 dairy exchange, 2 fruit portions, 2 vegetable portions and 2 potato portions. Check your daily allowances to see if you have enough for this meal-plan.

Total Nutritional Analysis

1586kcal57g protein65g fat3g salt49mmol / 1925mg Potassium762mg Phosphate200g Carbohydrate79g sugar

[quote author=”Dietitian Tip” source=”” ]Ask your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian about a Low Phosphate Milk Substitute.
Watching your Fluid?
Remember to count your milk and milk substitute as part of your daily fluid intake.
[/quote]

*60ml milk substitute has been included in the analysis for this meal plan.

Lamb Chops with Redcurrant and Mint Sauce Meal Plan

This meal plan will suit those with advanced kidney disease or those who require a daily intake of 1738kcals and 64 g of protein. Please compare the full analysis and/ or Kidney Diet Allowances with your individual allowances. Your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian will help you to do this.

 

This 1 day meal plan provides 4 protein exchanges (allowances), 1 dairy exchange, 2 fruit portions, 2 vegetable portions and 2 potato portions. Check your daily allowances to see if you have enough for this meal-plan.

Total Nutritional Analysis

1738kcal64g protein67g fat4.2g salt55mmol / 2141mg Potassium 877mg Phosphate231g Carbohydrate89g sugar

[quote author=”Dietitian Tip” source=”” ]Ask your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian about a Low Phosphate Milk Substitute .

Watching your Fluid?
Remember to count your milk and milk substitute as part of your daily fluid intake.
[/quote]
*milk substitute has not been included in the analysis for this meal plan. Ask your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian about a milk substitute

Roast Chicken Meal Plan

This meal plan will suit people with an ideal body weight around 62kg, who have advanced kidney disease and require Haemodialysis or those who require a daily intake of 1960kcal and 70g protein.

Menu

Allowances

Breakfast
  • 2 Weetabix mixed with milk substitute & 1 tablespoon (15ml) of cream.
  • Cup of black tea or add milk substitute
  • Mid Morning
  • 1 medium pear
  • Cup of black tea or add milk substitute

  • 1 fruit
    Main Meal
  • 6 oz / 150g (cooked weight) Roast Chicken (with skin removed)
  • Served with 200g / 2 medium low potassium potatoes (with reduced fat spread added)
  • 1 portion (100g) of boiled carrots
  • Cup of water (from your fluid allowance)
  • 2 scoop / 200g of Vanilla Ice-cream and 110g of stewed apple (stewed in sugar)
  • Cup of black tea or add milk substitute

  • 6 protein (chicken)
    1 vegetable,2 potato,


    1 fruit, 1 dairy
    Mid Afternoon
  • 2 Ginger Nut Biscuits
  • Evening Meal
  • 1 small bowl (100ml approx) of Kidney Friendly Homemade Soup served with 1 small crusty white roll & reduced fat spread.
  • Cup of black tea or add milk substitute

  • 1 vegetable
    Before Bed
  • 2 x Rich Tea Biscuits with reduced fat spread
  • This 1 day meal plan provides 6 protein exchanges (allowances), 1 dairy exchange, 2 fruit portions, 2 vegetable portions and 2 potato portions. Check your daily allowances to see if you have enough for this meal-plan. If you require a daily fluid restriction (allowance), please include the soup as part of this.

    Total Nutritional Analysis

    1956kcal69g protein80g fat4.2g salt2236mg/ 57mmol Potassium29mmol / 900mg Phosphate251g Carbohydrate110g sugar

    [quote author=”Dietitian Tip” source=”” ]Ask your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian about a Low Phosphate Milk Substitute (link to milk substitute definition).

    Watching your Fluid?
    Remember to count your milk and milk substitute as part of your daily fluid intake.
    [/quote]

    *200ml milk substitute has been included in the analysis for this meal plan. Ask your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian about a milk substitute.

    Lamb Stew Meal Plan

    This meal plan will suit those who have advanced kidney disease and require a daily intake of 2260kcal and 75g protein. Please compare the full analysis and or Kidney Diet Allowances with your individual allowances. Your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian will help you to do this.

    This 1 day meal plan provides 4 ½ protein exchanges (allowances), 1 ½ dairy exchanges, 1 ½ fruit portion, 2 vegetable portions and 2 potato portions. Check your daily allowances to see if you have enough for this meal plan.

    Total Nutritional Analysis

    2285kcal75g protein85g fat4.5g salt52mmol / 2040mg Potassium35mmol / 1078mg Phosphate288g Carbohydrate108g sugar

    [quote author=”Dietitian Tip” source=”” ]Dilute whole milk with water if more fluid is required to cool your tea or ask your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian about a Low Phosphate Milk Substitute (link to milk substitute definition).

    Watching your Fluid?
    Remember to count your milk as part of your daily fluid intake.
    [/quote]

    *200ml milk substitute has been included in the analysis for this meal plan. Ask your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian about a milk substitute.

    Lemon Sole Meal Plan

    This meal plan will suit those who have advanced kidney disease and require a daily intake of 2250kcal and 71g protein. Please compare the full analysis and or Kidney Diet Allowances with your individual allowances. Your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian will help you to do this.

    Some of the recipes in this meal plan are high in fat and therefore may not be suitable for you if you have been advised to reduce your fat intake.

    This 1 day meal plan provides 5 protein exchanges (allowances), 1 ½ dairy exchanges, 2 fruit portions, 2 vegetable portions and 2 potato portions. Check your daily allowances to see if you have enough for this meal plan.

    Total Nutritional Analysis

    2248kcal71g protein110g fat3.1g salt54mmol / 2108mg Potassium32mmol / 1005mg Phosphate291g Carbohydrate88g sugar

    [quote author=”Dietitian Tip” source=”” ]Dilute whole milk with water if more fluid is required to cool your tea or ask your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian about a Low Phosphate Milk Substitute (link to milk substitute definition).

    Watching your Fluid?
    Remember to count your milk as part of your daily fluid intake.
    [/quote]

    *200ml milk substitute has been included in the analysis for this meal plan. Ask your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian about a milk substitute.

    Cherry Tomato and Basil Omelette Meal Plan

    This meal plan will suit those who have advanced kidney disease and/or require a daily intake of 1451kcal and 59g protein. Please compare the full analysis and/or Kidney Diet Allowances with your individual allowances. Your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian will help you to do this.

    Menu

    Allowances

    Breakfast
  • 1 plain bagel served with 2 tablespoons of cream cheese
  • Cup of tea with 25mls of milk added to cool
  • Mid Morning
  • 1 medium pear

  • 1 fruit portion
    Main Meal
  • Homemade Chicken Burger served with salad*
  • A white bap
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 1 level tablespoon of mayonnaise
  • (* Salad = 3 leaves of lettuce, 2 slices of cucumber, 1 slice tomato and 1 red onion)

  • 3 protein exchanges (allowances)
    2 vegetable portions
    Mid Evening
  • 2 Plain Biscuits
  • Evening Meal
  • Cherry Tomato and Basil Omelette
  • Cup of tea with 25mls of milk added to cool

  • 2 protein exchanges (allowances)
    1 vegetable allowance
    Before Bed 1 slice of white toast buttered with reduced fat spread and jam

    This 1 day meal plan provides 5 protein exchanges (allowances), ¼ dairy exchange, 1 fruit portions and 3 vegetable portions. Check your daily allowances to see if you have enough for this meal-plan

    Total Nutritional Analysis

    1451kcal59g protein70g fat4.2g salt35mmol / 1374mg Potassium24mmol / 760mg Phosphate154g Carbohydrate46g sugar

    Homemade Chicken Burger Meal Plan

    This meal plan will suit those who have advanced kidney disease and require a daily intake of 1530kcal and 60g protein. Please compare the full analysis and/or Kidney Diet Allowances with your individual allowances. Your Kidney (Renal) Dietitian will help you to do this.

    Menu

    Allowances

    Breakfast
  • 1 plain bagel served with 2 tablespoons of cream cheese
  • Cup of black tea or add milk substitute
  • Mid Morning
  • 1 medium pear

  • 1 fruit portion
    Main Meal
  • Homemade Chicken Burger served with salad*
  • a white bap
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 1 level tablespoon of mayonnaise
  • (* Salad = 3 leaves of lettuce, 2 slices of cucumber, 1 slice tomato and 1 red onion)

  • 3 protein exchanges (allowances)
    2 vegetable portions
    Dessert
  • Tinned Peaches 100g in syrup

  • 1 fruit allowance
    Mid Evening
  • 2 Digestive Biscuits
  • Evening Meal
  • 1 medium boiled Egg served with 2 slices of white bread buttered
  • Cup of black tea or add milk substitute

  • 1 protein exchange (allowance)
    Before Bed
  • 1 slice of white toast buttered with reduced fat spread
  • This 1 day meal plan provides 4 protein exchanges (allowances), ¼ dairy exchange, 2 fruit portions and 2 vegetable portions. Check your daily allowances to see if you have enough for this meal-plan.

    Total Nutritional Analysis

    1557kcal57g protein63g fat5.2g salt34mmol / 1321mg Potassium692mg Phosphate202g Carbohydrate60g sugar