Kidneys aid in taking care of the amount of fluid that leaves the body. With kidney disease controlling, your fluid intake may be required. High blood pressure, swelling, and shortness of breath can be the result ingesting too much fluid. Your doctor may place you on a renal diet.
Fluid is considered to be any food that is liquid or melts. Some of the foods are: Tea, coffee, sodas, Popsicles, soups, ice cream, ice cubes, sherbet, gelatin, liquid creamer, milk, beer, water and wine.
Control the amount of fluid in your body by: Only drinking when thirsty, cut down on salt, suck on lemon wedges or ice chips, brush your teeth four times every day to keep the mouth moist, control your blood sugar levels, chew sugarless candy or gum, sip liquid with medication, use a child sized glass when dining out, find out the amount of liquid your favorite glass holds and measure out the amount you can have for the day and pour it into a container.
Any changes to your diet need to be approved by your doctor first.
Varieties of Renal Diets include: Potassium, phosphorus, sodium and protein.
Peanut butter, soda, cheese, chicken or beef liver, sardines, nuts, beer, caramels and ice cream all contain high amounts of phosphorus.
Soda, peanut butter, cheese, sardines, chicken or beef liver, nuts, caramels, beer and ice cream are high in phosphorus.
Broccoli, sherbet, non-dairy milk substitutes, zucchini squash, non cola soda and hard candy are low in phosphorus. Big quantities of these foods result in high phosphorus food.
If phosphate levels increase, a phosphate binder may be necessary. This medication causes the phosphate to join with food making it impossible for the body to take it in.
Potassium assists in keeping nerves and muscles working correctly. Potassium can be found in many foods. The kidneys are responsible for helping to keep the correct amount of potassium in your body. High potassium levels can be dangerous. Your heart may beat irregularly or stop altogether.
High potassium foods include: Fruits, vegetables, bananas, broccoli, chocolate, oranges, potatoes, coffee, cantaloupe, tomatoes, salt substitute, prunes, mushrooms, bran, raisins, greens, nuts & dried fruit, collard, dandelion, mustard, beets and apricots.
Apples, pears, grapes, cherries, watermelon, cranberries, cucumber, onions, lettuce, carrots, beans, rice, cake, noodles, bread and cereal are low potassium foods.
Most food contains potassium. The quantity you can have of each food will vary.
To manage kidney disease, follow the prescribed diet. The diet you are placed on will depend on how well your kidneys are functioning and other vital information. Following the diet can prolong the period of not needing dialysis.
For a body to be considered healthy, protein is required.
The protein that you consume is made into waste. With kidney failure, the waste begins to build in your bloodstream.
Less protein consumption means less waste build up.
Meat, diary, poultry and eggs are very high in protein.
Foods low in protein is: grains, vegetables and fresh beans.
You need both high and low quality protein.
Oregano, lemon and garlic are low in sodium.
High sodium foods include: Table salt, bouillon cubes, potato chips, nuts, bacon, cold cuts, cheese, canned, dehydrated, or instant soup, canned vegetables and processed dinner mixes.
Low sodium foods include: Seasonings like garlic, oregano and lemon.
Fluid is considered to be any food that is liquid or melts. Some of the foods are: Tea, coffee, sodas, Popsicles, soups, ice cream, ice cubes, sherbet, gelatin, liquid creamer, milk, beer, water and wine.
Control the amount of fluid in your body by: Only drinking when thirsty, cut down on salt, suck on lemon wedges or ice chips, brush your teeth four times every day to keep the mouth moist, control your blood sugar levels, chew sugarless candy or gum, sip liquid with medication, use a child sized glass when dining out, find out the amount of liquid your favorite glass holds and measure out the amount you can have for the day and pour it into a container.
Any changes to your diet need to be approved by your doctor first.
Varieties of Renal Diets include: Potassium, phosphorus, sodium and protein.
Peanut butter, soda, cheese, chicken or beef liver, sardines, nuts, beer, caramels and ice cream all contain high amounts of phosphorus.
Soda, peanut butter, cheese, sardines, chicken or beef liver, nuts, caramels, beer and ice cream are high in phosphorus.
Broccoli, sherbet, non-dairy milk substitutes, zucchini squash, non cola soda and hard candy are low in phosphorus. Big quantities of these foods result in high phosphorus food.
If phosphate levels increase, a phosphate binder may be necessary. This medication causes the phosphate to join with food making it impossible for the body to take it in.
Potassium assists in keeping nerves and muscles working correctly. Potassium can be found in many foods. The kidneys are responsible for helping to keep the correct amount of potassium in your body. High potassium levels can be dangerous. Your heart may beat irregularly or stop altogether.
High potassium foods include: Fruits, vegetables, bananas, broccoli, chocolate, oranges, potatoes, coffee, cantaloupe, tomatoes, salt substitute, prunes, mushrooms, bran, raisins, greens, nuts & dried fruit, collard, dandelion, mustard, beets and apricots.
Apples, pears, grapes, cherries, watermelon, cranberries, cucumber, onions, lettuce, carrots, beans, rice, cake, noodles, bread and cereal are low potassium foods.
Most food contains potassium. The quantity you can have of each food will vary.
To manage kidney disease, follow the prescribed diet. The diet you are placed on will depend on how well your kidneys are functioning and other vital information. Following the diet can prolong the period of not needing dialysis.
For a body to be considered healthy, protein is required.
The protein that you consume is made into waste. With kidney failure, the waste begins to build in your bloodstream.
Less protein consumption means less waste build up.
Meat, diary, poultry and eggs are very high in protein.
Foods low in protein is: grains, vegetables and fresh beans.
You need both high and low quality protein.
Oregano, lemon and garlic are low in sodium.
High sodium foods include: Table salt, bouillon cubes, potato chips, nuts, bacon, cold cuts, cheese, canned, dehydrated, or instant soup, canned vegetables and processed dinner mixes.
Low sodium foods include: Seasonings like garlic, oregano and lemon.
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Having diseased kidneys is difficult but it can be controlled with a renal diet. Minimize your need for dialysis by minimizing your intake of fluids, proteins and salt. Find out how to manage kidney disease today!
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