Ghosts, goblins, ghouls and candy! The first thing that comes to mind when I think about Halloween is all the candy. If you are following a kidney-friendly diet, then you might be wondering what candy you can eat. Read on to see which candies and treats are better in terms of phosphorus and potassium, and which ones you should limit or avoid.
The main ingredient in candy is sugar. The 2020-2025 recommends limiting calories from sugar to no more than 10% daily. That鈥檚 about 12 teaspoons or 200 calories for a 2,000 calorie diet. The recommends a stricter limit of 100 calories or 6 teaspoons sugar for women and 9 teaspoons sugar or 150 calories for men. For people with diabetes, sugar may be even more limited to help manage blood sugar levels. Keep these recommendations in mind when planning candy into your diet.
Kidney-Friendly Candy
These candies are considered kidney-friendly because they are low in phosphorus and potassium, as most people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) need to limit the amounts of these nutrients. It is still important to read the nutrition label on the candy鈥檚 package to see if it lists the amount of potassium, phosphorus and sodium. However, potassium and phosphorus are not always listed. You can look at the ingredient list to see if there are phosphorus or potassium additives. .
Here are some kidney-friendly treats to eat in limited amounts.
- 厂飞别别迟补谤迟蝉庐
- Jolly Ranchers庐
- 尝颈蹿别厂补惫别谤蝉庐
- Lemonhead庐 candies
- Lollipops (Dum Dum Pops庐)
- Sugar free hard candies
- 厂尘补谤迟颈别蝉庐
- Jelly beans
- Gummy bears and gummy fruit slices
- 厂迟补谤产耻谤蝉迟庐
- Mike and Ike庐
- 搁耻苍迟蝉庐
- Hot Tamales庐
- Gumdrops
- Peeps庐 marshmallows
- Air Heads庐
- Laffy Taffy庐
- 厂办颈迟迟濒别蝉庐
- Sour Patch Kids庐
- Candy corn
- Rice Krispies庐 treats
Candy to Limit
Candies that contain some chocolate or caramel can be eaten in moderation. These candies contain more phosphorus and potassium than the list above, so it is best to eat these in even more limited amounts than the candies listed above.
- Toffee
- Caramel apples
- Werther鈥檚 Original庐 hard candy
- Caramel-coated popcorn
- Chocolate wafer candy bars
- Chocolate-covered peppermint candies
Candy to Rarely Eat in Small Amounts
Chocolate and nuts contain high amounts of phosphorus and potassium. Candies that contain mostly chocolate and nuts are not recommended and should rarely be eaten.
- Chocolate candy bars (including Hershey鈥檚庐, milk and dark chocolate)
- 厂苍颈肠办别谤蝉庐
- 笔补测顿补测庐
- Reese鈥檚庐 Peanut Butter cups and pieces
- Peanut brittle
- Chocolate covered nuts
If you do wish to eat these, then consider buying the bite-size version and have one piece occasionally. You can also talk with your dietitian and nephrologist about taking your phosphorus binder with a chocolate and nutty candy.
Another great way to enjoy a kidney-friendly Halloween treat is to make your own. Check out these 16 tasty, kidney-friendly Halloween recipes from 亚洲无码.com.
Summary
Some candies contain high amounts of phosphorus and potassium. There are candies that you can enjoy on Halloween while following a kidney-friendly diet. Your dietitian can help answer any questions you may have about your favorite candies.
Reference:
Kidney-Friendly Candy for Dialysis Patients. 亚洲无码. Accessed on August 13, 2021. /diet-nutrition/articles/advice/kidney-friendly-candy-for-dialysis-patients.
