Low Oxalate Tropical Trail Mix
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Plant Based Recipes
Low Sodium Guacamole
Who doesn’t love fresh, creamy guacamole on top of…well…nearly anything! Read on to understand how low sodium guacamole can fit in a healthy diet! Low Sodium Guacamole & Kidney Health Sodium Store bought guacamole can be pretty high in salt. A low sodium diet is key for both kidney and heart health as well and
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Healthy Corn Fritters
Corn fritters are one of my favorite savory summer treats! As a mid-Michigan native, I have wonderful memories of stopping by a farm stand to pick up fresh corn on the cob. Although nothing beats boiled corn with a little butter and salt, corn fritters are a close second! I’ve modified my traditional recipe to
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Low Sodium Refried Beans
Did you know that most refried beans are packed with sodium? Make your own refried beans at home for a healthy alternative! Healthy Low Sodium Refried Beans! Low Sodium Refried beans in a can or from a restaurant can have up to 500mg of sodium per 1/2 cup! This is nearly a third of the
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Stuffed Poblano Peppers
This stuffed poblano pepper recipe will quickly become one of your favorite weeknight dinner meals! Plant Based Meal Idea! This pepper recipe uses pinto beans for protein, rather than ground meat. Beans are packed with healthy, plant based protein. Eating more plant based protein, like beans, can help slow the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.
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Black Bean Pico de Gallo
If you open my fridge, there is a good chance you’ll find some of this Black Bean Pico de Gallo in there. This spin on classic pico de gallo is delicious and versatile. Pico doesn’t usually have black beans, but I love any opportunity to eat more of this filling, heart healthy, plant based protein.
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Butternut Squash and Goats Cheese Salad
What is better than a filling fall-inspired butternut squash salad!? This delicious butternut squash and goats cheese salad is one of my all time favorite meals in the fall. The sweet roasted butternut squash, crunchy pecans and creamy goats cheese covered in a sweet maple vinaigrette makes the salad irresistable! How to Serve Butternut Squash
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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
This roasted red pepper sauce will be your new favorite weeknight sauce to jazz up your meal! With only about 5 minutes of hands-on cooking time, it is a quick and easy sauce anyone can make! Making Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Perhaps the best thing (besides the fact that it is delicious!) about this sauce
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Overnight Marinated Eggplant
In my opinion, eggplant is one of the most underrated vegetables. Perhaps most popular for Eggplant Parmesan (which is also delicious!), eggplant can be used in so many different ways. Eggplant is both low in potassium (for people with kidney disease who need to limit potassium) and oxalate (for people with kidney stones who need
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