Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Our roasted butternut squash soup features naturally sweet butternut squash, blended to create a flavorful meal suitable for individuals with CKD
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Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup
Hearty, delicious, kidney-friendly, and easy to make. This soup checks all the boxes and is one of my favorites to make during fall and winter.
Lentil Soup
Inspired by my mother’s lentil soup growing up, I decided to create a kidney-friendly version. This kidney-friendly, low-sodium lentil soup is super yummy and also filling. Perfect for a fall or winter night, this soup…
Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a highly versatile legume and a main staple in many cultures. They can be used in many meals for someone who has chronic kidney disease.
Knife Cuts Guide
Welcome to our knife-cut guide for amateur cooks managing chronic kidney disease. We’ll explore various cuts that maximize flavor and presentation while considering the dietary restrictions and nutritional needs associated with kidney disease.
15 Kidney-Friendly Foods to Plant in Your Garden This Year
Are you looking to start your garden but don’t know which plants would be good for your kidney health? This guide will reveal 15 delicious and easy-to-grow fruits and vegetables to add to your kitchen…
Getting the Most from Your Cukebook Meal Plan
Our meal plans are meant to be a tool to show you how a plant-based diet can be kidney-friendly. We … Read more
Protein Diet Guide
Kidneys filter excess protein in our blood. When you have chronic kidney disease, additional filtering can cause even more damage to the kidneys. Plant-based eating patterns have been shown to prevent the progression of kidney…
What is Mirepoix?
Mirepoix is used as the flavor base traditionally made with 50% onions, 25% carrots, and 25% celery. Mirepoix is the base for a wide variety o dishes including stocks, soups, stews, and sauces.
Best Salt-Free Seasonings for a Kidney Diet
We deep dive into the different salt-free, low-sodium seasonings to find out which are the best. We’ve ensured they have no salt substitutes, phosphates, or potassium in any way. So, if you’re interested in the…
Oxalates and Kidney Health
What are Oxalates? Oxalic acid or oxalates are naturally occurring organic compounds found in most edible plants. We eat many otherwise nutritious plants that are rich in beneficial vitamins and minerals (like leafy greens) but…
Low Sodium Diet Guide
Switching to a low sodium diet can be frustrating for anyone. This guide is perfect for folks looking to learn the ins and outs of a low sodium diet.
Low Phosphorus Diet
Learn the ins and outs of following a low phosphorus diet. Sometimes people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease will have to limit their phosphorus intake and will need to follow a low phosphorus diet.
Herbs & Spices Pairing Guide
Ever wonder…what does this spice taste like? Or, what does this herb go well with? You’ve come to the right place. Below you will find an herb and spice food pairing guide that will show…
What’s a Basil Sprig?
Have you ever seen the ingredient “basil sprig” on a recipe and wonder, what the heck does that even mean? I’ve written a quick post on what a basil sprig is, where to find them,…
Low Sodium, Plant-Based Tzatziki Sauce
Tzatziki is quite easy to make and includes some of my favorite things like lemon, garlic and cucumbers. Having a food processor or blender comes in handy for recipes like this, but aren’t completely necessary….
Low Sodium Butternut Squash Sauce
Something about that roasted flavor that gets me everything time. By first roasting our squash we are able get a lovely roasted flavor in our sauce. Whenever I look for specialty sauces at the market,…
