Can You Eat Pizza With CKD? Kidney-Friendly Pizza Ideas

Kidney-Friendly Pizza
Kidney-Friendly Pizza

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  • Bell peppers (all colors)
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Spinach
  • Zucchini
  • Broccoli
  • Tomatoes (in moderation, as they contain some potassium)
  • Grilled chicken (without added salt)
  • Turkey pepperoni (in moderation, to limit sodium)
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Rosemary
  • Olives
  • Artichokes
  • Avocado
  • Anchovies
  • Aim for cheeses with lower sodium content.
  • Check the nutrition label for the “Sodium” value, which is usually listed in milligrams (mg).
  • A general guideline is to choose cheeses that contain around 200 mg of sodium or less per serving.
  • The milk fat content in cheese can vary significantly depending on the type of cheese and its processing.
  • If you are looking for lower-fat options, choose cheeses with reduced-fat or part-skim varieties.
  • Aim for cheese choices around 20% Milk Fat on the package.
  • Mozzarella (part-skim): Sodium 176 mg, Total Fat: 5 grams
  • Feta: Sodium 315 mg, Total Fat: 4 grams
  • Goat cheese: Sodium: 80-100 mg, Total Fat: 6-8 grams
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Pizza Dough

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Quick Acting or Pizza Dough Yeast
  • 3/4 cup Warm water
  • 2 TBSP Olive Oil

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add flour. 
  • In a small bowl, add yeast to warm water. Let the yeast activate and bubble for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the yeast/water and the olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or your hands.
  • Once the dough starts to come together, turn it out onto a clean worktop and start kneading with your hands. You may need to add a bit of flour to prevent sticking. Continue kneading for 5-10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and forms a ball.
  • In a large bowl, add 1 TBSP olive oil and place dough inside to rise for at least 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  • When the dough is ready, roll to your desired thickness, shape, and size. Transfer to a baking sheet or pizza stone, add your toppings, and bake in a preheated oven at 450℉ for 12-15 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown on the edges. Slice, then serve.

Notes

Makes 4 Servings.
Per serving: 290 calories, 48 g carbohydrates, 2 g fibre, 7 g fat, 7 g protein, 3 mg sodium, 77 mg potassium, 68 mg phosphorus.

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