September 16, 2008
Good foods for kidney diets–Italian seasonings pack in flavor
I is for…Italian Seasonings
(This post is part of an ongoing series on selected ‘kidney-friendly’ foods and some of the good things included in the kidney diet.)
Learning how to season and prepare kidney-friendly foods is a challenge for anyone prescribed a diet low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus. Adding flavors can make all the difference is preparing a meal with taste versus a tasteless meal.
Oregano, basil, thyme, marjoram, sage and rosemary—blend these dried herbs together and you have Italian seasoning. For kidney diets, Italian seasoning blend is a fantastic way to add salt-free flavor. One teaspoon contains 0 mg sodium, 35 mg potassium and 4 mg phosphorus. Read more…
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