Flax seeds

[YollyD_NKF]

Is it safe to sprinkle flax and chia seeds on breakfast porridge as my EGFR is currently 17?

[DietitianCDE]

2 Tbsp ground flaxseed = 70 kcals, 3 g pro, 4 g fiber, 114 mg K+, 95 mg PO4

2 Tbsp chia seeds = 140 kcals, 5 g pro, 10 g fiber, 120 mg K+, 265 mg PO4

I would favor ground flaxseed over the chia seeds. Flaxseeds have a lower amount of total phosphorus vs the chia seeds. I would not exceed 2 Tablespoons total from either flax or chia per day.

Source of nutrient information: USDA nutrient database

ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/