Kidney DIsease patients need to follow specific dietary recommendations in order to reduce toxin buildup, improve how they feel, and for the best overall prognosis. Eating the right things can prolong the progression of the disease, and improve your quality of life. We at kidneydiseaseusa.com have put together some overall recommendations, and in depth information about a large variety of foods and rank them based on Renal dioet recommendations.
As mentioned in this blog, there are a few categories that we will focus on when considering what foods to avoid, and what ones we recommend for the best overall outcomes. Here is a list of the things we will seek to reduce in our dietary suggestions:
- Protein
- High Protein will lead to high Creatinine numbers. This can lead to
- Potassium
- High potassium will increase your numbers and lead to several side effects
- Phosphorus
- High phosphorus levels in kidney disease patients can lead to
- Sodium
- All people should watch their sodium intake, however kidney disease patients need to be especially weary. High sodium levels can lead to high blood pressure and increased fulid retention which can lead to edema.
Now lets break down common foods and their levels of each of these 4 areas. The following chart of food lists a large variety of popular ingredients, and their levels of the nutrients we need to watch:
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You May be wondering – what about drinks? What can I drink, and what should I avoid? Well people on a renal diet often are on a fluid restriction, so a key aspect is to not drink too little or too much. Water generally helps with kidney function, but consuming too much can lead to fluid retention, particularly for those on Dialysys. You will want to measure your fluid output per day, and adjust your intake amount based on the recommendations of your Nephrologist or specialized nutritionist. Given those facts, here is a list of common beverages and their ranking for kidney disease patients:
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Like to cook or eat at home? Next we shall list the top 100 dishes we recommend for home cooking that align well with a renal diet:
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Don’t cook or have time to prepare your own food? Well eating out is much more difficult when on a renal diet. But to help you out we have listed some options available at major chain restaurants:
Don’t see your favorite restaurant here? Let us know and we will see if we can add it by contacting us. Note not all restaurants offer detailed nutritional information, so we will do our best to get the information if available.