Disclaimer
Last Updated: January 9, 2026
Important Medical Disclaimer
The information on Renal Plate is for general educational purposes only and is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from your nephrologist, renal dietitian, or other healthcare providers.
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Not Medical Advice
Renal Plate provides recipes and nutritional information intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content on this website:
- Is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease
- Is NOT a substitute for advice from your nephrologist (kidney doctor)
- Is NOT a substitute for working with a registered renal dietitian
- Should NOT be used to make medical or dietary decisions without consulting your healthcare team
- Does NOT establish a patient-provider relationship
â ī¸ Critical Warning
Kidney disease is a serious medical condition. Dietary needs for CKD patients vary significantly based on disease stage, lab values, dialysis status, medications, and other health conditions. Always work with your healthcare team before making dietary changes.
Nutrition Estimates
The nutrition information provided for our recipes, including values for sodium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, and other nutrients:
- Are ESTIMATES based on ingredient databases and calculations
- May vary based on specific brands, products, and ingredient sources
- May not account for all variations in preparation methods
- Should not be used as the sole basis for dietary decisions
- May differ from values calculated by your renal dietitian
âšī¸ About Potassium & Phosphorus
Potassium and phosphorus values are particularly difficult to estimate accurately as they vary widely between brands, growing conditions, and preparation methods. The values we provide are approximations only.
Factors That Affect Actual Nutrition Values
- Brand and type of ingredients used
- Geographic origin of produce
- Cooking and preparation methods
- Portion sizes actually consumed
- Whether canned, fresh, or frozen products are used
- Whether products are rinsed or drained
CKD Stage Recommendations
When we indicate that a recipe is appropriate for a certain CKD stage (such as "CKD Stage 3-4" or "Dialysis Friendly"), these are general guidelines based on typical dietary recommendations:
- These are NOT personalized recommendations for you
- Your specific dietary needs may differ from general stage guidelines
- Lab values, medications, and comorbidities affect individual requirements
- Always verify recipes are appropriate for YOUR specific situation with your healthcare team
â ī¸ Important Note
CKD dietary recommendations continue to evolve as research advances. The stage-based guidance on this site represents general principles but may not reflect the most current research or your nephrologist's specific approach to your care.
Consult Your Healthcare Team
Before using any recipes or dietary information from this site, we strongly recommend consulting with:
Nephrologist
Your kidney doctor who manages your CKD treatment
Renal Dietitian
Specialized in kidney disease nutrition
Pharmacist
For medication and food interactions
Primary Care Doctor
For overall health management
Individual Needs Vary
Kidney disease affects everyone differently. Dietary needs depend on many factors including:
- Your specific CKD stage and rate of progression
- Current lab values (creatinine, GFR, potassium, phosphorus, etc.)
- Whether you are on dialysis and what type
- Other health conditions (diabetes, heart disease, etc.)
- Medications you are taking
- Body size, activity level, and nutritional status
- Whether you have received a kidney transplant
For Dialysis Patients
If you are on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis:
- Dietary needs differ significantly from pre-dialysis CKD
- Protein needs are typically HIGHER on dialysis
- Fluid restrictions may apply
- Potassium and phosphorus limits remain important
- Your dialysis center dietitian should guide your specific meal planning
â ī¸ Dialysis Warning
Dialysis patients have very specific nutritional needs that change based on lab values, dialysis adequacy, and individual factors. Please work closely with your dialysis center's renal dietitian.
Food Safety
We are not responsible for food safety in your kitchen. Please:
- Follow proper food handling and storage guidelines
- Cook foods to safe internal temperatures
- Be aware of food allergies and sensitivities
- Check expiration dates on ingredients
- Store leftovers properly
Immunocompromised individuals, including some CKD patients, should take extra precautions with food safety.
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. Renal Plate:
- Has no control over the content of external sites
- Does not endorse any external websites or their content
- Is not responsible for the accuracy of information on external sites
- Recommends reviewing privacy policies of external sites
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Renal Plate and its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates:
- Make no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of information on this site
- Are not liable for any damages arising from the use of this website or its content
- Are not responsible for decisions made based on information found here
- Are not liable for any adverse health effects from following recipes or advice
By using this website, you agree to assume all risks associated with using the information provided and release us from any claims related to such use.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this disclaimer or our content, please contact us:
- Email: contact@renalplate.com
- Website: Renal Plate
For medical emergencies, call 911 or your local emergency number.