Pineapple with a Twist: Our 2 ingredient kidney-friendly snack

Low Potassium Pineapple

Pineapple with a Twist: Our 2 ingredient kidney-friendly snack

Quick low potassium snacks are a must for many people on a restricted kidney diet. With the weather getting warmer and the days longer, I am craving summer flavors and sweet treats that fit my summery mood. And what fruit doesn’t scream more summer than the sweet, juiciness of a phenomenally flavorful pineapple?

pineapple low sodium snack
Pineapple with Chili Flakes

While not everyone needs a potassium restriction, for those that do need a low potassium restriction, this is a quick and easy recipe.

Ready for it? Pineapple. Chili flakes. That’s it. While fresh pineapple is a knock-out snack anyways, adding a touch of chili flakes can certainly mix things up.

Bonus tip! Pineapple isn’t the only fruit that can benefit from a chili pepper dusting. Adding a touch of chili flakes to almost any very sweet fruit (mango, orange, etc…) can work as well.

Is pineapple good for kidney disease?

Pineapple is a great choice for people that have some dietary limitations no matter what stage of kidney disease. Fresh pineapple rolls in at 178 mg of potassium for a cup with so generally is considered a “low potassium” fruit. It also is a great source of vitamin C and manganese providing almost 75% of the amount you need in a day.

Low Potassium Pineapple

Pineapple with a Twist

Pineapple with a Twist is a low sodium snack that definitely belongs on every renal diet menu!
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tex-mex
Keyword: Low Calorie, Low Phosphorus, Low Potassium, Low Protein, Low Sodium, Plant-Based
Diet Type: CKD, Dialysis, VLPD
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Jsaville

Ingredients

  • Pineapple chunks fresh
  • Chilli flakes

Instructions

  • Sprinkle pineapple with chili flakes and ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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Where can I get more ideas?

If you’re looking for more ways to make your nutrition plan out-of-this-world make sure and book a nutrition strategy call with one of our expert dietitians. Our dietitians are incredible at helping you make a plan so you can delay or even stop the progression of kidney disease.

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