Heard all of the hype about avocado toast and wondering how it fits into the renal diet? You’ve probably seen avocado on the “Do Not Eat List” for kidney disease.

Is avocado really ok for CKD?

Avocado is high potassium fruit, but, did you know that many people with CKD do not need to restrict potassium in their diet? If you are limiting potassium remember that portion size is key! In this recipe, for example, we include one quarter of an avocado, that’s only 218 mg of potassium per serving.

We always recommend tracking your potassium level and be aware that some blood pressure medications can increase potassium.
If you need help clarifying what foods are best for you, reach out to the KidneyRD team for a nutrition strategy call. We love helping people with CKD discover all of the livable, lovable, and beautiful foods that they CAN have!

***Important Note From our Team***

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Avocado Toast

This quick and easy breakfast or snack is full of fiber and heart healthy fat and is easily adaptable to suit your needs and taste!

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Course: Breakfast, Sandwich, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Low Calorie, Low Phosphorus, Low Potassium, Low Protein, Low Sodium, Plant-Based

Diet Type: CKD, Dialysis, VLPD

Servings: 2 slices of toast

Calories: 174kcal

Author: Jessica Prohn, MS, RD, CSR, LDN

Ingredients

• 2 slices gluten free bread
• 1/2 avocado mashed or sliced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch sea salt
• Optional squeeze of fresh lemon or lime

Instructions

• Toast bread
• Top toasted bread with mashed or sliced avocado
• Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or sea salt to taste

Variations:

• Higher Calorie: Add oil or vegan butter to toast before topping with avocado
• Higher Protein: Substitute gluten-free bread with whole wheat bread.  Add 1/4 cup of hummus on toast before topping with avocado
• Crunchy: Top avocado toast with a sprinkle of: hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts or chopped almonds. Chia or sesame seeds would also be delicious!
• Balsamic Tomato:  Top avocado toast with 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic glaze
• Tex-Mex: Top avocado toast with tomato or corn salsa

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

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