Yes, I think my 2023 meal plan will include beets! And the tops.

Can I eat candy? Yes. Chocolate is pretty much a no-no or very little, given my renal diet. due to phosphorous content. And to your horror, I am not a big fan of chocolate anyway! My favorite candy is Good-N-Plenty, but licorice is not recommended for a renal diet, so I treat myself only once in a while to it.

Here is what DaVita says about candy for CKD patients. You know we just gotta have something sweet once in a while! https://www.davita.com/diet-nutrition/articles/advice/kidney-friendly-candy-for-dialysis-patients
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