03/02/2026
Persons with kidney issues can benefit from the following information:
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π Here's the updated meal plan removing fish and meat, focusing on Trinidad and Tobago foods, low protein, and low potassium:
*Breakfast*πΏπΏπΏπΏπΏπΏπΏ
- Monday: Cornmeal porridge (1/2 cup cornmeal, 1 cup water, 1 tsp sugar) with 1/2 cup low-potassium fruit (like apples)
- Tuesday: Toast with avocado (1/4 avocado)
- Wednesday: Plantain porridge (1/2 plantain, 1 cup water, 1 tsp sugar)
- Thursday: Rice cereal (1/2 cup cooked) with 1/2 cup low-potassium fruit
- Friday: Cassava pone (1 slice, made with less sugar)
*Lunch*πΌπΌπΌπΌπΌπΌπΌ
- Monday: Steamed dasheen (1/2 cup) with sautΓ©ed okra (1/2 cup) and rice (1/2 cup cooked)
- Tuesday: Vegetable salad (1 cup, low-potassium veggies like cucumber, lettuce, carrots)
- Wednesday: Vegetable stir-fry (1 cup, use low-potassium veggies like cabbage, carrots) with rice (1/2 cup cooked)
- Thursday: Baigan choka (1/2 cup, eggplant cooked with minimal salt)
- Friday: Callaloo soup (1 cup, with low-potassium greens)
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- Monday: Rice (1/2 cup cooked) with stewed lentils (1/4 cup) and sautΓ©ed pumpkin (1/2 cup)
- Tuesday: Baked sweet potato (1/2 medium) with steamed broccoli (1/2 cup)
- Wednesday: Pasta (1/2 cup cooked) with tomato sauce (1/2 cup, low-sodium)
- Thursday: Green bananas (1/2 cup cooked) with roasted breadfruit (1/2 cup)
- Friday: Vegetable pelau (1 cup, use low-potassium veggies)
*Snacks*π
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- 1/2 cup low-potassium fruit like apples or grapes
- 1/2 cup unsalted nuts or seeds
*Fluid intake*: Check with your doctor, but generally 1-1.5 liters/day
- Use herbs like cilantro, parsley for flavor instead of salt
Note: These are suggestions and its centered around Trinidad and Tobago local foods!
Consult a dietitian or doctor for personalized advice!
I doh wuk miracles I iz not Jesus π buh I does try tuh help!
Dr. Sarah