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Which milk is good for kidney patients?

Choose soy, almond, cashew, or rice milk for less phosphorus and less potassium than cow's milk. Avoid cow's milk substitutes that are "Enriched" or have the word phosphorus or "phos" in the ingredient list. For a change, try hot cereal like oatmeal, cream of wheat, cream of rice, or Malto-meal.

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By Katy Wilkens, MS, RD

Even if you don't have much time, a bowl of cereal with milk can give your body the energy boost you need to carry on with your busy day! But grocery store aisles are full of cereals with hidden salt, potassium and phosphorus . Picking the right ones can be difficult and time consuming. Try these milk and cereal options the next time you want to get a healthy start to your day.

Here are tips for picking the best cereal and milk combinations:

Choose cereals under 150 mg sodium per serving

Choose cereals under 100 mg potassium per serving

Cereals sold in bags instead of boxes are often a better buy.

Store brand cereals are usually less expensive than name brand cereals.

Avoid cereals with the word phosphorus or " phos " in the ingredient list. " in the ingredient list. Choose soy, almond, cashew, or rice milk for less phosphorus and less potassium than cow's milk. Avoid cow's milk substitutes that are "Enriched" or have the word phosphorus or " phos " in the ingredient list. " in the ingredient list. For a change, try hot cereal like oatmeal, cream of wheat, cream of rice, or Malto-meal. Buy the original versions without added salt. Add brown sugar, blueberries, or a scattering of raisins. Southern favorites like corn meal mush and grits, with a dab of butter or honey, make great breakfast cereals too.

Cold cereals, lots of choices

Listed below are some cereals that are low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.

Apple Jacks

Barbara's Cinnamon Puffins

Barbara's Corn Flakes

Barbara's Honest O's Original

Barbara's Honey Nut O's

Barbara's Honey Rice Puffins

Barbara's Multigrain Puffins

Cascadian Farms Chocolate O's

Cascadian Farms Cinnamon Crunch

Cascadian Farms Fruitful O's

Cascadian Farms Graham Crunch

Corn Pops

Frosted Mini Wheats

Fruit Loops

Health Valley Rice Crunch-Ems

Honey Smacks

Kashi 7 Whole Grains Honey Puffs

Kashi Honey Sunshine

Kashi Indigo Morning

Kashi Simply Maize Organic Corn

Puffed Rice

Puffed Wheat

Trix

Low Phosphorus Milk Substitutes- 8 oz serving

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