TODAY'S KIDNEY DIET
   Veggie 
   Lovers
                                                                                                                                      Dear Reader, 
                 Today's Whether you want to add more vegetables to 
                                                                                                                                      your diet, adopt a new lifestyle or better your 
                                                                                                                                      overall health, there are lots of reasons to eat 
                                                                                                                                      more vegetarian meals—which is why the Today’s 
                                                                                                                                      Kidney Diet team created our latest cookbook,  
                                                                                                                                      Veggie Lovers.
                                                                                                                                       
                 Kidney  Inside, you’ll find healthy, meatless and kidney 
                                                                                                                                      diet-approved recipes such as Fresh Tofu Spring 
                                                                                                                                      Rolls, Spaghetti-Basil Frittata, Triple Berry Salad 
                                                                                                                                      with Cottage Cheese and more. The 14 recipes 
                                                                                                                                      featured in this cookbook were created with 
                                                                                                                                      the kidney diet in mind, meaning each recipe 
                 Diet                                                                                                                 contains lower levels of sodium, potassium and 
                                                                                                                                      phosphorus, as well as high-quality protein to 
                                                                                                                                      give you the nutrition you need to help you feel 
                                                                                                                                      your best.
                                                                                                                                      This cookbook also features information on 
                                                                                                                                      healthy vegetarian protein sources, the benefits 
                                                                                                                                      of a vegetarian diet and tips to help you eat 
                                                                                                                                      less meat. Plus, our Today’s Kidney Diet: Quick 
                                                                                                                                      Reference Guide* (see insert in back) will help 
                                                                                                                                      you choose the ideal foods for your stage of 
                                                                                                                                      chronic kidney disease (CKD).
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                      We hope you enjoy the bright and colorful 
                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                      recipes and helpful tips found in the 
                                                                                                                                      following pages.    
                                                                                                                                      Happy cooking!  
                                                                                                                                      Your DaVita Care Team 
                  *Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet 
                   guidelines vary for each individual based on factors such as stage of chronic kidney 
                   disease, treatment modality if on dialysis, body size, nutritional status, blood test 
                   results and other factors. This cookbook is for informational purposes only and is not 
                   intended to be a substitute for medical advice.
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                                                                     Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual.                                                               Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual.
                                                                                                                                                                         Today's Kidney Diet | Veggie Lovers
                                                                                                                                                                                                          BREAKFAST 
                      Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
                      Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Allison from Illinois.                                                                                   Portions: 1  
                      Diet types: CKD non-dialysis, dialysis, diabetes                                                                                              Serving size: 1 bowl
                      Nutrients per serving: Calories: 225, Protein: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g,                                                                     INGREDIENTS
                      Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 3 mg, Sodium: 118 mg, Potassium: 370 mg,                                                                                  1 cup frozen blueberries
                      Phosphorus: 174 mg, Calcium: 240 mg, Fiber: 7.8 g  Food choices: 1 milk,                                                                       2 tbsp         whey protein powder
                      1 meat, 2 low-potassium fruit  Carbohydrate choices: 2
                                                                                                                                                                   1/4 cup          Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat
                      PREPARATION                                                                                                                                  1/3 cup  unsweetened vanilla  
                      1. Place blueberries in a blender and blend on low for 1 minute.                                                                                              almond milk
                      2. Add protein powder, yogurt and almond milk. Blend to a soft-serve                                                                                    2  medium strawberries
                          consistency. Scrape sides of blender as needed.                                                                                                     5  raspberries
                                                                                                                                                                                                     ®
                      3. Scoop mixture into a bowl.                                                                                                                  1 tbsp         Fiber One  cereal
                                                                                                                                                                       2 tsp        shredded coconut 
                      4. Top with sliced strawberries, fresh raspberries, high-fiber cereal and 
                          coconut flakes. Add honey or sweetener of choice, if desired.
                       
                          DIET TIPS FROM A VEGETARIAN 
                          •  Choose fresh, unprocessed foods often.                                                                •  Some processed vegetarian meat  
                          •  Cook meals at home to help control your                                                                     substitutes are high in sodium and can  
                                sodium, potassium and phosphorus intake.                                                                 contain phosphate additives—read and  
                          •  Plan your meal around plants instead                                                                        compare labels.
                                of meat.                                                                                           •  When dining out, explore restaurants  
                          •  Add flavor with plenty of spices, herbs,                                                                    that offer vegetarian options.
                                flavored oils and vinegars.
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               Today's Kidney Diet | Veggie Lovers
                 BREAKFAST 
                      Veggie Strata
                      Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Roselyn from Colorado.                                                                                   Portions: 9  
                      Diet types: CKD non-dialysis, dialysis, diabetes                                                                                              Serving size: 3-inch square
                      Nutrients per serving: Calories: 212, Protein: 11 g, Carbohydrates: 15 g,                                                                     INGREDIENTS
                      Fat: 12 g, Cholesterol: 165 mg, Sodium: 218 mg, Potassium: 347 mg,                                                                                      7  slices sourdough bread, 
                      Phosphorus: 207 mg, Calcium: 151 mg, Fiber: 2 g  Food choices: 1 meat,                                                                                        1/2-inch thick
                      1/2 medium-potassium vegetable, 1 starch, 1 fat  Carbohydrate choices: 1                                                                         1 cup onion
                      PREPARATION                                                                                                                                      1 cup raw mushrooms
                      1.     Cut bread into cubes. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 225° F for                                                                      1 cup red bell peppers
                             15 minutes. Turn cubes over and continue baking 15 minutes or until                                                                     1 tbsp         unsalted margarine
                             dry and crisp.                                                                                                                                 15 fresh spinach leaves
                      2.     Dice onion, mushrooms and bell peppers.                                                                                                          7 large eggs
                      3.     Melt margarine in a small skillet and sauté onion, mushrooms and                                                                      1/4 cup          tarragon vinegar
                             red peppers.                                                                                                                     1-3/4 cups            half & half creamer
                      4.     Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange                                                                   1 tsp        Worcestershire sauce
                             half of the bread cubes in a single layer in the dish and sprinkle with half                                                                                        ®
                             of the vegetable mixture. Arrange spinach leaves on top.                                                                                  1 tsp        Tabasco  hot sauce
                      5.     Form a second layer with remaining bread and vegetables on top.                                                                       1/2 tsp          black pepper
                      6.     Whisk together eggs, vinegar, half & half creamer, Worcestershire                                                                           1 oz       shredded sharp cheddar 
                             sauce, hot sauce and black pepper. Pour evenly over the bread.                                                                                         cheese
                      7.     Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
                      8.     Allow strata to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
                      9.     Pre-heat oven to 325° F. Remove plastic wrap and bake 50 minutes.
                      10.  Remove from oven and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top. Cook  
                             for an additional 10 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center 
                             comes out clean.
                      11.  Cut into 9 servings and serve hot.
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                                                                     Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual.                                                               Consult your dietitian or physician for the specific diet that is right for you. Kidney diet guidelines vary for each individual.