Following a special diet to help with your kidney disease is an important consideration. Meeting with a dietitian to learn what is best for you is the key. We have provided a list of resources that offer kidney friendly diet resources to use with your dietitians’ recommendations.
The National Kidney Foundation Nutrition Hub
The NKF offers comprehensive nutrition education for kidney disease, including CKD and dialysis diets, nutrient guides (sodium, potassium, phosphorus, protein), and recipe videos.
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM) Kidney-Friendly Nutrition Resources
Provides a downloadable Kidney-Friendly Food List, tips for dining out, budget-friendly eating, and a dietitian directory.
National Kidney Foundation Diet and Meal Planning
Guides on creating a Kidney-Friendly Plate, plant-based eating, comfort food swaps, and cultural diet guides (e.g., Mexican kidney-friendly diet).
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois (NKFI) Diet and Nutrition
Includes apps, cookbooks (e.g., Everyday Eating Cookbook), and video series for patients at any stage of kidney disease.
American Kidney Fund Kidney Kitchen
Over 200 kidney-friendly recipes, with collections for vegetarian, gluten-free, heart-healthy, low-carb, and nutrient-specific diets.
Kidney Kitchen – Dietary Needs & Nutrient Guides
Helps patients find recipes tailored to specific dietary needs and provides potassium, sodium, and phosphorus guides.
AAKP Delicious! Kidney-friendly recipes
