Edamame are young soybeans, and they’re a gray area. They have decent protein but also moderate potassium. If you’re on dialysis, one small handful is probably fine. But don’t order a bowl of edamame at a sushi restaurant and call it a salad. That’s a kidney’s nightmare.
Miso (made from soybeans) is also high in sodium. So skip the miso soup if you’re watching your kidneys. Sorry, sushi lovers—maybe stick to cucumber rolls.
The Real MVP: Portion Control
Here’s the secret: nobody is saying you have to ban beans forever. Unless your doctor literally said, “Never eat beans again,” you can have small amounts. A tablespoon of hummus? Fine. A sprinkle of green beans in your stir-fry? Perfect.
But a bowl of chili with kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans? That’s a kidney’s version of a horror movie.
