Typical Thanksgiving Menu

3 ounces Turkey (pre-basted, frozen) 1/4 cup Turkey Gravy 1/2 cup Stuffing or Dressing 1/3 cup Mashed Potatoes 1/3 cup Sweet Potatoes 1/3 cup Green Peas 1/3 Green Beans 1/4 cup Cranberry Sauce 1 slice Pumpkin Pie 1 tablespoon whipped cream topping

Nutrients:  930 calories, 35 g protein, 128 g carbohydrate, 30 g fat, 112 g cholesterol, 1785 mg sodium, 1216 mg potassium, 515 mg phosphorus, 14 g fiber

Here’s a typical Thanksgiving meal with conservative portions. As you can see from the nutrients fat, sodium, potassium and phosphorus are quite high. Consider some changes to make your meal more kidney-friendly and help you to feel better afterwards!

Ask your doctor of dietitian if you need to take extra phosphorus binders. Most people consume more phosphorus than usual in their Thanksgiving meal. Extra binders help keep reduce the amount of phosphorus absorbed.

For more Thanksgiving ideas, checkout the Thanksgiving article on DaVita.com.

Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!