Grocery List Suggestions for People on Dialysis

Meat/Protein Foods Vegetables Breads/Cereals/Grains Beverages

c Beef (Serving size = 1/2 cup, no c Bagels (plain, blueberry, (Keep in mind your fluid
c Chicken added salt) egg, raisin) restriction) (People with
c Egg substitute (Egg c Alfalfa sprouts c Bread (white, French, diabetes — use caution for
Beaters®, Scramblers®) c Arugula Italian, rye, soft wheat) sugar intake)
c Eggs c Asparagus c Bread sticks (plain) (Regular or diet)
c Fish c Bean sprouts c Cereals, dry, low salt c Cream soda
c Lamb c Beets (canned) c Cereals cooked c Ginger ale
c Pork (fresh) (pork chops, c Broccoli c Couscous c Grape soda
roast) c Cabbage (green, red) c Crackers c Lemon-lime soda
c Shellfish c Carrots (unsalted) c Orange soda
c Tofu (soft) c Cauliflower c Dinner rolls or hard rolls c Root beer
c Tuna (canned in water) c Celery c English muffins c Fruit punch
c Turkey c Chili peppers c Grits c Juices (apple, cranberry,
c Veal c Chives c Hamburger buns grape)
c Coleslaw c Macaroni c Lemonade or limeade
Fruits c Corn c Melba toast c Mineral water
(Serving size = 1 medium-size c Cucumbers c Noodles c Nectars (apricot, peach,
fruit or 1/2 cup canned, no c Eggplants c Oyster crackers pear, 1/2 c serving)
added sugar) c Endive c Pita bread c Tea
c Apples c Garlic c Popcorn, unsalted
c Applesauce c Gingerroot c Pretzels, unsalted Fats
c Apricots (canned) c Green beans c Rice (brown, white) c Butter
c Blackberries c Hominy c Rice cakes c Cream cheese
c Blueberries c Jalapeños (fresh) (apple-cinnamon, etc.) c Margarine
c Cherries c Kale c Spaghetti c Mayonnaise
c Cranberries c Leeks c Tortillas (flour) c Salad dressings
c Figs (fresh) c Lettuce c Sour cream
c Fruit Cocktail c Mixed vegetables c Vegetable oils
c Grapefruit (1 half) c Mushrooms (preferably canola or
c Grapes olive oil
c Onions Dairy/Dairy Substitutes
c Lemons c Parsley (1/2 cup, or one ounce/day)
c Limes c Peas (English) c Nondairy creamers
c Lime juice c Pimentos c Nondairy frozen dessert
c Lychees c Radicchio topping (Cool Whip®)
c Peaches (canned) c Radishes c Nondairy frozen
c Pears (canned) c Seaweed kelp desserts
c Pineapples c Spaghetti squash c Rice milk, unfortified
c Plums c Summer squash (scallop,
c Raspberries crookneck, straightneck,
c Strawberries zucchini)
c Tangerines c Sweet peppers (green,
c Watermelon red, yellow)
c Tomatillos
c Turnips
c Turnip greens

The information contained herein is intended for educatonal purposes only. It is not intended and should not be construed as the delivery of medical care.
If you have questions about specific foods not listed here or questions about your renal diet, please consult your physician or dietitian.
Grocery List Suggestions for People on Dialysis
Seasonings & Spices Desserts/Snacks/Sweets
c Allspice (People with diabetes - use
c Basil caution)
c Bay leaf c Animal crackers
c Caraway seed c Cake (angel food,
c Chives butter, lemon, pound,
c Cilantro spice, strawberry, white,
yellow)
c Cinnamon
c Candy corn
c Cloves
c Chewing gum Use under medical supervision.
c Cumin
c Cinnamon drops
c Curry
c Dill
c Cookies (ginger snaps, Specialized Ingredients for Renal Support
shortbread, sugar,
c Extracts (almond, lemon, vanilla wafers) Protein: Excellent source of high-quality protein to
lime, maple, orange, help meet nutritional needs and replace protein lost
c Corn cakes
peppermint, vanilla,
c Cotton candy during dialysis
walnut)
c Fennel c Doughnuts Low in Electrolytes: Low in phosphorus, potassium,
c Garlic powder c Fruit ice and sodium
c Ginger c Graham crackers
c Gumdrops CarbSteady: Carbohydrate blend designed to help
c Horseradish (root) manage blood glucose response
c Lemon juice c Hard candy
c Nutmeg c Jelly beans Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Excellent source of plant-
c Onion powder or flakes c Lollipops based, omega 3 fatty acid ALA* to support heart
c Oregano c Marshmallows health
c Paprika c Pie (apple, berry, cherry, *580 mg alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) per 8-fl-oz (237 mL)
lemon, peach)
c Parsley or parsley flakes
c Sherbet/Sorbet
c Pepper (ground)
c Pimentos Nepro is available at:
c Poppy seed
c Rosemary Other
c Saffron (People with diabetes - use
c Sage
caution) You can also order directly through Abbott Nutrition at
c Apple butter abbottstore.com or by calling 1-800-986-8502.
c Savory
c Corn syrup For supplemental or sole-source nutrition.
c Sesame seeds
c Honey Available in 4-packs and cases of 24 bottles* and cans.
c Tarragon
c Jelly *Homemade vanilla bottles only available at retail locations
c Thyme
c Jam
c Turmeric
c Maple syrup Notes
c Vinegar
c Marmalade
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c Sugar, brown or white ______________________________________________________
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References: 1. Huber K. Grocery List for People on Hemodialysis! (Food Your Patients Can Eat). J Renal Nutr. 2000;10:52-56. 2. Schiro-Harvey
K. National Renal Diet: A Healthy Food Guide for People on Dialysis. 2nd Ed. Chicago, Ill. American Dietetic Association;2002.

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