Processed meats  

These are high in salt and phosphorus  

Instead of these 

• Salami, Cabanossi
• Devon (luncheon), Hot dogs
• Pate
• Bacon, Speck, Ham slices
• Corned beef, Rotisserie chicken

Try these 

• Fresh meat
• Canned fish in water/oil
• Fresh or frozen fish and seafood
• Eggs
• Fresh roast beef / Chicken / Turkey from the deli   

Salty snacks  

Try these tasty substitutes for traditional salty snacks 

Instead of these 

• Crisps, Salted crackers,
• Salted nuts, Bhaji mix  

Try these 

• Unsalted
  • Popcorn, Roasted nuts Rice crackers, Corn thins, Mini rice cakes,
• Low salt corn chips,
• Seaweed slices
• Roasted chickpeas and fava beans   

Flavour bombs  

Kidney friendly meals don’t need to be flavour free – try these lower salt substitutes 

Instead of these 

• Soy sauce, Teriyaki sauce, Oyster sauce
• Tomato/Barbecue sauce
• Parmesan cheese
• Pesto
• Stock powder  

Try these 

• Fresh herbs and spices,
• Tamari, Kecap manis, Vegetarian oyster sauce,
• Reduced salt tomato/barbecue sauce,
• Nutritional yeast,
• Avjar (roast capsicum relish),
• Dried
  • Mushroom powder
  • Herbs and spices (no added salt) 

Boost the fibre  

Enjoy these high fibre choices  

Instead of these 

• White bread
• Muffins, Pastries
• Brioche bun
• Crumpets
• Hamburger with beef filling  

Try these 

• Wholemeal/wholegrain breads or wraps
• Rye bread
• Baked beans
• Roast vegetable salad
• Hamburger with grilled mushroom and salad   

Hydration  

Choose alternatives to ultra-processed sodas 

Instead of these 

• Energy drinks
• Full-sugar soft drink, Cola drinks
• Lemon lime bitters, Ginger beer,
• Fruit juices, Cordials
• Chocolate milk   

Try these 

• Sparkling mineral water with a slice of lemon/lime,
• Green or herbal tea, fresh hot tea + lemon and a slice of ginger (no sugar added/ ½ tsp honey)
• Water with fresh mint leaves,
• Tea/coffee with low fat dairy/plant-based milk