. . . "A home-made diet is a valid consideration: 1/3 lean protein like chicken, lamb, salmon, or eggs (1 egg contains 7 grams of pure protein on which the kidneys do little to no work to metabolize), 1/3 long acting carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes, oatmeal, rice and pasta and 1/3 vegetables including broccoli, green beans, peas, etc." .