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Kidney-Friendly Filipino Recipe Collection
A downloadable collection of kidney-friendly Filipino recipes approved by our dietitians.
Last reviewed November 2025
Key Takeaways
- Includes 20+ kidney-friendly versions of classic Filipino dishes
- Each recipe includes nutritional info: sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein per serving
- Approved by our registered dietitians for dialysis patients
- Printable format — keep it in your kitchen for easy reference
About This Recipe Collection
Living on dialysis does not mean giving up the foods you love. This recipe collection features kidney-friendly versions of classic Filipino dishes — from sinigang and adobo to tinola and pancit — all carefully modified to be lower in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus while keeping the flavors you enjoy.
What Is Inside
- Breakfast recipes: garlic rice, scrambled eggs with malunggay, and more
- Lunch and dinner mains: kidney-friendly sinigang, low-sodium adobo, tinola, and pancit
- Side dishes: vegetable stir-fry, pickled green papaya, fresh lumpia
- Snacks and desserts: buko pandan, fruit salad with safe substitutes
- Condiment alternatives: low-sodium sawsawan, herb dipping sauces
Important Notes
These recipes are general guidelines. Your specific dietary needs depend on your lab results, diabetes status, and other factors. Always check with your dietitian before making significant diet changes. Portion sizes matter — even kidney-friendly foods should be eaten in recommended amounts.
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