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Dietary Guidelines for CKD Stages

• CKD Stages 1–3: Fresh apples fit easily into daily potassium and nutrient allowances without strict limits. [1]
• CKD Stages 4–5 and Dialysis: Apples remain one of the safer fruit choices, though portion sizes should still be tracked carefully based on individual lab results. [1, 2]
• Diabetes Considerations: Because apples contain natural sugars, monitor portion sizes or pair them with a protein or healthy fat to prevent blood sugar spikes. [1, 2]

• Dietary Guidelines by Stage and Lab Results
• Stages 1–3 (Normal Potassium): You can usually enjoy a whole banana safely as part of a balanced diet.
• Stages 4–5 or High Potassium: You may need to limit intake to a half banana (about 200 mg of potassium) or avoid them entirely based on your doctor’s advice.
• Lower-Potassium Alternatives: If you need to restrict potassium, try safer fruits like apples, berries, or grapes. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

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