NKF Nutrition Hub

Nutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall health. Learn more about food and your kidneys.

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Eating for Kidney Health

Kidney-Friendly Diets

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General Nutrition

A well-balanced diet of nutritious, low-sodium foods rich in vitamins and minerals can slow or stop kidney disease progression.

6 kidney diet myths - fruits and vegetables

Basic Nutrition and CKD

Nutrition education for patients with CKD.

CKD Nutrition: Adapt your Diet

Eating a well balanced diet helps manage CKD.

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Nutrition for People with End Stage Kidney Disease

Good nutrition with ESKD supports your overall health.

Recipes

Discover kidney-friendly recipes in our video series by expert chefs, tailored to support kidney health while enjoying delicious meals.

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New Recipes from our NKF Brand Ambassadors

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Ten Minute Veggie Soup

Cauliflower Herb Soup

Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Ginger Sweet Potato Salad

Golden Turnip Latkes with Zesty Red Pepper Relish

Southern-Style Collard Greens with Smoky Mushrooms

Cherry Chocolate Velvet Parfait

Balsamic Herb Tofu with Rainbow Roast Vegetables

Eating for Kidney Health

Explore patient-friendly guides on nutritional superfoods and diverse cultural diets for better health choices.

Seasoned chicken thighs with cabbage and rice

Black American

Herb Baked Chicken with Cabbage and Rice

Black American

Baked Grits Squares

Caribbean

Beef Picadillo

Mexican

Mexican Rice with Bell Peppers

baked salmon and asparagus on a sheet pan with lemon

Fish

Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus on Cracked Wheat Bun

bowl of oatmeal with a scoop of peanut butter on top

Nuts and Seeds

Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Beans

Apple Cider Bean Salad

Milk Alternatives

Pumpkin Maple Custard

Eating Well on a Budget

Eating well with kidney disease is possible on any budget.
Find simple, affordable food ideas, shopping tips, and resources that support kidney health.

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Eating Well With Kidney Disease on a Limited Budget

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Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional

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Kidney-friendly Diets

Explore dietary patterns for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) that focus on managing nutrients, reducing sodium, and maintaining balanced meals to support kidney health.