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Low Phosphorus Choices
People with chronic kidney disease on dialysis need to stick to a special diet because their kidneys no longer work well. That means their dietary needs are different from those of healthy people. These individuals need to be careful about how much phosphorous they eat. This can be hard. Phosphorous is found in many foods. Below are some favorite alternatives.
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High-Phosphorus Foods |
Low-Phosphorus Alternatives*
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Bran cereals or oatmeal |
Cream of wheat |
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Whole wheat bread |
Italian, French or Sourdough bread |
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Peanut butter |
Jam or jelly |
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Brussels sprouts |
Green beans |
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Frozen or processed meats |
Fresh chicken, fish or pork |
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Coca Cola® or Pepsi® |
Sprite®, 7-Up® or Ginger Ale |
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Cow's milk |
Unfortified rice milk, such as Rice DreamTM |
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Chocolate cake |
White cake or angel food cake |
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Chocolate chip cookies |
Sugar cookies or graham crackers |
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Ice cream |
Sorbet |
*Talk to your renal dietitian before making any changes to your diet. Also, be mindful of portion sizes. Some low-phosphorus foods may be considered high-phosphorus in large amounts.
