Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat?

@ jeanice, you're very welcome. No diverticulosis, I have stage 3b CKD, diabetes, heart failure, COPD, and other things too boring to mention. Most people our age do have diverticulosis but not all of us have the inflammation of diverticulitis so I still can eat nuts and seeds. CKD patients can have applesauce and apples (I like them peeled and chopped and microwaved a few minutes with a little maple sugar and cinnamon,) tangerines or mandarin oranges, grapes, pineapple but I limit melons even though I like them due to their higher mineral contents. A dietitian told me that I can have a small bite or two of almost anything, I just need to watch how much and watch combinations and keep track of what I'm eating has how much of whatever I need to limit. Sounds harder than it is.

I sure miss Boysenberries, Blackberries and especially Strawberries.. And most Nuts.
I have always been a binge eater, if one is good, then ten more is better. This is a real challenge for me like probably everyone else. I did get a big shock tonight! I ate a big teaspoon of low fat plain yogurt.
I was in shock how awful it was! And I know why....no sugar. So I added pineapple and blueberries and got it down. Yes, this will be a challenge.

@jeanice, I admire your determination and your desire to learn ways to help your kidneys. You are one brave and determined person! I am not on a restricted diet since my kidney and liver transplant. But I sure was beforehand while I was on dialysis. I wish I could remember what I ate, but that was 10 years ago. I think that as you get accustomed to these new tastes, that you will wonder how you ever ate any other way.
Keep up the good work. I hope that your next labs reflect your efforts.

Thank you so much. It sounds like you've been through alo t and I'm glad your transplants have worked for you. Since I see the Kidney Dr. Next week, I'm very nervous. I'm hoping I'm not Stage 4. I haven't been on the diet too long but will be glad when I know where I am.

@jeanice, Be a patient patient! You are moving in a good direction. And our bodies do take time to adjust to shanges. I understand your being nervous in anticipation of your kidney doctor. I have found a video - "Effectively managing chronic kidney disease" that I want to share with you. I hope that it gives you some more information about kidneys in preparation for your visit.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/multimedia/vid-20209090
I do not have any 1st hand diet information to share with you since my kidneys failed suddenly and I followed special eating plan. I am happy to follow this conversation as @kamama94 is so generously sharing her recipies.
I am going to be thinking of you and hoping for an informative and productive visit.

Thank you for your reply. I sure do need patients! I guess the best thing I need to do is wait and see what the Kidney Dr. says
And try and call down.

VERY IMPORTANT! A few people have asked me about carb counting relative to my recipe collection. Thanks for asking! According to several reliable sources, including information from the NIH, NIDDK, and the ADA, contrary to popular belief, a diabetic diet is not necessarily a low-carb diet, nor should it be a high-protein or very low-fat meal plan. In fact, ADA recommends less emphasis on specific requirements for proteins, carbs, and fats, and more emphasis on following a whole foods approach that focuses on the quality of your diet. Feel free to copy this post and add it to your copy of the recipes.

I agree. Just some breakfasts that I can stomach. Tomorrow I go for my first appt. to the Kidney Dr. I have severe panic attacks and anxiety so I am a nervous wreck to see were I stand. Also I have found a lump on my left side between the ribs.It's started to really
bother me. Please wish me luck.

@jeanice, will be thinking of you. If you can, take a list of questions with you to ask the doctor and remember, our medical people actually work for us, not the other way around, and you have the right to ask questions and learn more.

Thank you. Do they do blood work and urine tests that day? Can you find out what stage you're in while there?