CKD Diet; low protein; low phosphorous, low sodium, very low phosphorous. Topic

U3535086 03/27/13
Any ideas what I can eat that doesn't contain phosphorous? Need substitute for milk. Thanks!

Dietitian 03/27/13 replied to U3535086
CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) - the idea is to lower intake of phosphorus not avoid it completely. I really like the NKDEP's handouts on the nutrients to watch (sodium, phosphorus, potassium, and protein). This link http://www.nkdep.nih.gov/living/diet-lifestyle-changes.shtml will take you to the webpage - scroll down and click the links for each nutrient. Very helpful handouts.

Also, if you have CKD, ask your doctor for a referral to a renal dietitian. It is typically covered by insurance/Medicaid/Medicare and they have lots of good tips/suggestions on how to limit the nutrients that can cause trouble with CKD (while still eating healthfully).

Best,
Kathy Isacks, MPS, RD, CDE

U1193866906 12/09/22
There is no substitute for milk! Even if it's your entire source of potassium it's not something you can readily just give up on!

CKD Diet; low protein; low phosphorous, low sodium, very low phosphorous.