Kidney Friendly Food/Smoothies

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When it comes to kidney friendly foods, smoothies are a great addition to your food routine. You can put almost anything in a smoothie. No judgement here. You can mix and match ’til your heart is content. However, if a kidney friendly food is what you’re after, you may want to keep it low in salt and use lean proteins, if using a protein. You are your own mixology master.

As a side note; I am finding that vegetarian and vegan options are usually kidney friendly. You don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to enjoy some of these food choices.

For those who don’t feel like you have what it takes to be a mixologist right now, I have included a few smoothie recipes to get you started.

Here are 10 kidney-friendly smoothie recipes. These smoothies are designed to be low in salt, potassium and phosphorus while still being nutritious and delicious.

1. Berry Delight Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup strawberries
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately.

2. Pineapple Mango Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup mango chunks
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Enjoy!

3. Apple Cinnamon Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 apple (peeled and cored)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup rice milk
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Serve chilled.

4. Peach Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup frozen peaches
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
  • 1 tbsp flax seeds

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until creamy.
  3. Serve immediately.

5. Watermelon Mint Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup watermelon cubes
  • 1/2 cup strawberries
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Serve over ice if desired.

6. Cucumber Melon Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup honeydew melon cubes
  • 1/2 cucumber (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup coconut water

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Enjoy chilled.

7. Tropical Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup mango chunks
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1 cup coconut water

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately.

8. Cranberry Apple Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 apple (peeled and cored)
  • 1 cup rice milk
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Serve chilled.

9. Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Enjoy!

10. Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1 kiwi (peeled)
  • 1 cup rice milk
  • 1 tbsp flax seeds

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately.

These smoothies are nutritious and suitable for those with kidney concerns. Adjust any ingredients as needed based on personal dietary restrictions and preferences.

For those who want to include a smoothie in your mid-day routine, you can keep a bullet blender at your workplace to enjoy a freshly blended smoothie at any time.

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