Savor The Summer
Kidney-Friendly & Heart-Healthy Summertime Recipes
In need of some healthy summer recipes to make fill this season with even more sun, fun, and YUM? You’ve landed in the right spot!
June 20, 2025
Summer is a time for outdoor gatherings, where people come together to enjoy picnics, BBQs, cookouts, and other celebrations. Food is often the focus of these events, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your healthy diet. You can still indulge in your summertime favorites while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Here are some fun and healthy recipes to help you savor the summer!
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We hope your summer is full of sun, fun, and yum!
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Mock Marg
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp agave syrup
- 12 oz sparkling water, unsweetened
- 1-2 slices of lime or orange to garnish
Add lime juice, orange juice, agave nectar, and ice to a glass.
Stir the mixture for 15 seconds until well combined.
Pour in sparkling water and add extra lime or orange slices for garnish.
Enjoy!
- Calories – 70
- Carbohydrates – 18 g
- Protein – 0 g
- Total Fat – 0 g
- Phosphorus – 14 mg
- Potassium – 109 mg
- Sodium – 1 mg
Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
cup strawberries, finely chopped
1 cup mango, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 lime, juiced
Black pepper to taste
In a large bowl add strawberries, mango, jalapeno pepper and red onion.
Squeeze 1 lime for juice, add cilantro and black pepper.
Mix well to combine.
Serve with yellow corn tortilla chips.
Enjoy!
- Calories – 196
- Carbohydrates – 34 g
- Protein – 3 g
- Total Fat – 6 g
- Phosphorus – 79 mg
- Potassium – 281 mg
- Sodium – 112 mg
Grilled Cod And Vegetables Foil Packets
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
2- 3 oz cod filets
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
10 fresh green beans, cut into 1″ pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano
¼ tsp black pepper
Non-stick spray
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Cut two 18-inch pieces of aluminum foil and spray the centers with cooking spray.
In a bowl, combine the vegetables with one tablespoon of olive oil, half of the herbs, salt, and pepper.
Spoon about a cup of the mixture into each foil packet, then place a cod fillet on top.
Rub the remaining olive oil on the cod, sprinkle with the rest of the herbs, season, and squeeze lemon juice over everything.
Fold and seal the foil packets.
Grill for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Enjoy!
- Calories – 220
- Carbohydrates – 6 g
- Protein – 20 g
- Total Fat – 14 g
- Phosphorus – 217 mg
- Potassium – 623 mg
- Sodium – 119 mg
Air Fryer S’Mores
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 graham cracker sheet- each 2 squares, broken in half
1 marshmallow, broken in half
1 oz (small square) dark chocolate
Place graham cracker halves in the bottom of the air fryer.
Take the sticky side of a broken marshmallow and press it onto the graham cracker to make it stick.
Close the air fryer. Cook at 390°F for 5 to 7 minutes, until the tops of the marshmallows are golden brown.
After cooking, add a piece of dark chocolate on top of the marshmallows.
Place the other half of the graham cracker on top.
Enjoy!
- Calories – 133
- Carbohydrates – 23 g
- Protein – 1 g
- Total Fat – 5 g
- Phosphorus – 26 mg
- Potassium – 24 mg
- Sodium – 78 mg
Show off your summertime recipes!
Attending a neighborhood cookout soon? A Fourth of July celebration or a fun summer shindig? Take these tasty summertime recipes to your next family-friendly event!
Recipes:
- Mock Marg – This mocktail is perfect for sipping poolside, at the lake, or at the beach. It also pairs perfectly with your favorite tacos!
- One Pot Veggie Pasta – This pasta recipe is super easy and bursting with summer flavors! You can enjoy it hot or cold, making it a perfect choice for a light summer lunch or a fun picnic.
- Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa – Turn up the heat and flavor! This sweet and spicy salsa is the perfect way to make the most of all the fresh summer produce. It’s great for snacking by the pool or packing for a picnic.
- Grilled Cod & Vegetable Foil Packets – Hello camping season! This recipe is perfect for those camping trips to cook over a fire or grill when you don’t have an oven and makes for easy clean up.
- Coconut Pecan Bites – This no-bake dessert is a great snack or late-night treat. It is full of tropical flavors that will make you feel like you are at the beach!
- Air Fryer S’mores – With an air fryer, it’s always S’mores season! Enjoy these simple and delicious S’mores with your family this summer, no campfire needed.
Fill out the form to download the full “Savor the Summer” cookbook that includes recipes like the Peachy Tea, Mini Cucumber Sandwiches, Greek Quinoa Salad, and more!
Summertime Easy Food Swaps
Learn more about some helpful food swaps you can make on the sunny summer days–and every day. Bring these substitute foods for easy options at your next summer event!
Healthy Eats on the Go
Learn more about some guided ways to help you select quick healthy meals and snacks when you’re on the go!
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