{"id":421,"date":"2025-09-02T05:48:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T05:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itworksforg.com\/?p=421"},"modified":"2025-09-03T10:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T10:28:32","slug":"someone-i-know-might-need-kidney-dialysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itworksforg.com\/?p=421","title":{"rendered":"Kidney Friendly Smoothies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Someone I know might need Kidney Dialysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kidney dialysis is&nbsp;a treatment that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to function properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wanted to help out in any way possible, so I decided to look for recipes that are good for people who might be going through Kidney Failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, these are things that work for G, so please use them at your own discretion. I am not a professional, and I am simply documenting my experience and things that work for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, back to the good stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I found that a Berry Smoothie, Apple-Cucumber Smoothie, Apple-Cinnamon Smoothie, Pineapple &amp; Strawberry &#8220;Agua Fresca&#8221; Smoothie, Strawberry Rice Milk Smoothie, Cucumber Lime Mint Smoothie, and a Peach Smoothie are super good for people who might be going through Kidney Failure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Kidney Friendly Smoothies<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/itworksforg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kidney-Friendly-Smoothies-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itworksforg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kidney-Friendly-Smoothies-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/itworksforg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kidney-Friendly-Smoothies-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/itworksforg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kidney-Friendly-Smoothies-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/itworksforg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kidney-Friendly-Smoothies.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Berry Smoothie, Apple-Cucumber Smoothie, Apple-Cinnamon Smoothie, Pineapple &amp; Strawberry &#8220;Agua Fresca&#8221; Smoothie, Strawberry Rice Milk Smoothie, Cucumber Lime Mint Smoothie, Peach Smoothie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>How to make smoothies<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Berry Smoothie <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rinse half a cup of strawberries and half a cup of blueberries. Then, add them to a blender. After that, add half a cup of rice milk or almond milk. If you want your smoothie extra sweet, you can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. This is a yummy morning shake. A great morning refreshment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Apple-Cucumber Smoothie<\/strong><br><\/em>Here\u2019s a fun recipe for a refreshing smoothie! First, peel half an apple and a quarter of a cucumber. Then, add them to your blender. Next, pour in half a cup of rice milk or water. And if you like, add a few fresh mint leaves or a splash of lemon juice for extra flavor. Blend it all up until it\u2019s smooth and creamy. Enjoy your delicious and healthy smoothie!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Apple Cinnamon Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peel an apple and chop it into tiny pieces. You\u2019ll need about half a cup of these pieces. Add them to your blender along with half a cup of rice milk, a pinch of cinnamon, and some ice cubes. Feel free to add the ice cubes whole or crush them up in the blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pineapple &amp; Strawberry \u201cAgua Fresca\u201d Smoothie<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need: half a cup of fresh pineapple (not canned in syrup), half a cup of strawberries, and a blender. First, rinse the strawberries and add them to the blender. Then, add half a cup of cold water or rice milk. Finally, add ice cubes. You can leave them whole or crush them in the blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Strawberry Rice Milk Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need: half a cup of rinsed strawberries, half a cup of unsweetened rice milk, and half a teaspoon of honey (optional). Add some ice cubes, either whole or crushed, and you\u2019re all set! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Cucumber Lime Mint Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, peel a quarter of a cucumber and add it to the blender. Then, cut a lime in half and squeeze the juice into the blender. Add half a cup of cold water and two or three fresh mint leaves, but feel free to skip that if you don\u2019t have mint. Lastly, add some ice cubes, either whole or crushed, to the blender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Peach Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need: half a cup of fresh or frozen peaches, not canned in syrup. Then, add half a cup of cold water and some ice cubes, either whole or crushed. Pop all that into the blender and you\u2019re all set! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Here is a list you can refer to \ud83d\ude0a<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Berry Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><br>\u00bd cup strawberries<br>\u00bd cup blueberries<br>\u00bd cup rice milk or almond milk (unsweetened, low-phosphorus brand)<br>Small handful of ice<br>Honey or maple syrup if extra sweetness is needed<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Apple-Cucumber Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><br>\u00bd apple (peeled)<br>\u00bc cucumber (peeled)<br>\u00bd cup rice milk or water<br>Fresh mint or a little lemon juice<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Apple Cinnamon Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><br>\u00bd cup peeled apple pieces<br>\u00bd cup rice milk<br>A pinch of cinnamon<br>Ice Cubes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Pineapple &amp; Strawberry \u201cAgua Fresca\u201d Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><br>\u00bd cup fresh pineapple (not canned in syrup)<br>\u00bd cup strawberries<br>\u00bd cup cold water or rice milk<br>Ice Cubes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Strawberry Rice Milk Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><br>\u00bd cup strawberries<br>\u00bd cup unsweetened rice milk<br>\u00bd teaspoon honey (optional)<br>Ice Cubes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Cucumber Lime Mint Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><br>\u00bc peeled cucumber<br>Juice of \u00bd lime<br>\u00bd cup cold water<br>2-3 fresh mint leaves<br>Ice Cubes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><em>Peach Smoothie<\/em><\/strong><br>\u00bd cup peaches (fresh or frozen, not canned in syrup)<br>\u00bd cup cold water<br>Ice Cubes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">ENJOY \u2764\ufe0f<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It helps to make a smoothie every day to get the proper nutrients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially if you don&#8217;t feel like eating as much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you enjoy these smoothies just as much as I do \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Someone I know might need Kidney Dialysis Kidney dialysis is&nbsp;a treatment that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are unable to function properly. I wanted to help out in any way possible, so I decided to look for recipes that are good for people who might be going through Kidney Failure. Of course, these are things that work for G, so please use them at your own discretion. I am not a professional, and I am simply documenting my experience and things that work for me. Now, back to the good stuff. I found that a Berry Smoothie, Apple-Cucumber Smoothie, Apple-Cinnamon Smoothie, Pineapple &amp; Strawberry &#8220;Agua Fresca&#8221; Smoothie, Strawberry Rice Milk Smoothie, Cucumber Lime Mint Smoothie, and a Peach Smoothie are super good for people who might be going through Kidney Failure. Kidney Friendly Smoothies How to make smoothies Berry Smoothie Rinse half a cup of strawberries and half a cup of blueberries. Then, add them to a blender. After that, add half a cup of rice milk or almond milk. If you want your smoothie extra sweet, you can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. This is a yummy morning shake. A great morning refreshment. Apple-Cucumber SmoothieHere\u2019s a fun recipe for a refreshing smoothie! First, peel half an apple and a quarter of a cucumber. Then, add them to your blender. Next, pour in half a cup of rice milk or water. And if you like, add a few fresh mint leaves or a splash of lemon juice for extra flavor. Blend it all up until it\u2019s smooth and creamy. Enjoy your delicious and healthy smoothie! Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Peel an apple and chop it into tiny pieces. You\u2019ll need about half a cup of these pieces. Add them to your blender along with half a cup of rice milk, a pinch of cinnamon, and some ice cubes. Feel free to add the ice cubes whole or crush them up in the blender. Pineapple &amp; Strawberry \u201cAgua Fresca\u201d Smoothie Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need: half a cup of fresh pineapple (not canned in syrup), half a cup of strawberries, and a blender. First, rinse the strawberries and add them to the blender. Then, add half a cup of cold water or rice milk. Finally, add ice cubes. You can leave them whole or crush them in the blender. Strawberry Rice Milk Smoothie Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need: half a cup of rinsed strawberries, half a cup of unsweetened rice milk, and half a teaspoon of honey (optional). Add some ice cubes, either whole or crushed, and you\u2019re all set! Cucumber Lime Mint Smoothie First, peel a quarter of a cucumber and add it to the blender. Then, cut a lime in half and squeeze the juice into the blender. Add half a cup of cold water and two or three fresh mint leaves, but feel free to skip that if you don\u2019t have mint. Lastly, add some ice cubes, either whole or crushed, to the blender. Peach Smoothie Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need: half a cup of fresh or frozen peaches, not canned in syrup. Then, add half a cup of cold water and some ice cubes, either whole or crushed. Pop all that into the blender and you\u2019re all set! Here is a list you can refer to \ud83d\ude0a Berry Smoothie\u00bd cup strawberries\u00bd cup blueberries\u00bd cup rice milk or almond milk (unsweetened, low-phosphorus brand)Small handful of iceHoney or maple syrup if extra sweetness is needed Apple-Cucumber Smoothie\u00bd apple (peeled)\u00bc cucumber (peeled)\u00bd cup rice milk or waterFresh mint or a little lemon juice Apple Cinnamon Smoothie\u00bd cup peeled apple pieces\u00bd cup rice milkA pinch of cinnamonIce Cubes Pineapple &amp; Strawberry \u201cAgua Fresca\u201d Smoothie\u00bd cup fresh pineapple (not canned in syrup)\u00bd cup strawberries\u00bd cup cold water or rice milkIce Cubes Strawberry Rice Milk Smoothie\u00bd cup strawberries\u00bd cup unsweetened rice milk\u00bd teaspoon honey (optional)Ice Cubes Cucumber Lime Mint Smoothie\u00bc peeled cucumberJuice of \u00bd lime\u00bd cup cold water2-3 fresh mint leavesIce Cubes Peach Smoothie\u00bd cup peaches (fresh or frozen, not canned in syrup)\u00bd cup cold waterIce Cubes ENJOY \u2764\ufe0f It helps to make a smoothie every day to get the proper nutrients. Especially if you don&#8217;t feel like eating as much. 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