Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD) can be simply defined as a functional break down of kidneys . When you have chronic kidney disease, your kidneys are no longer working as well as they need to. Changing your diet can help protect your kidneys. It can also help you control other diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Diet always plays an important role in the recovery from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Well then, what to eat when you suffer from CKD?
Protein
Your body uses protein to build and repair your muscles, tissues, and immune system. Before you reach end-stage kidney disease, you will need to limit the amount of protein you eat so that your kidneys will not have to work so hard. When you are on dialysis, especially peritoneal dialysis, you will need to eat more protein to replace the amount that is lost during dialysis treatments. Consult your dietician and doctor to see how much protein you need to eat.
Sodium
Kidney diseases and salt are almost synonymous. Higher the salt intake, higher the risk of the CKD, high blood pressure and heart disease. Hence a large amount of sodium intake must be restricted. Canned food, pickles, smoked meat, some frozen foods, processed cheese, packed chips, junk food and crackers must also be avoided. Develop a habit of reading the labels to get to know the level of sodium in the products we are consuming. Less than 5 mg sodium per serving is sufficient to stay healthy.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the easiest kind of energy for your body to use. Healthy sources of carbohydrates include fruits and vegetables. Unhealthy sources of carbohydrates include sugar, honey, hard candies, soft drinks and other sugary drinks.
Vitamins and Minerals
Discuss vitamin and mineral supplements with your doctor and dietitian. A vitamin, and possibly mineral, supplement may be beneficial when following a diet modified in potassium, phosphorus and protein.An over the counter multivitamin may be adequate for your needs. Also, be sure to let your doctor and dietitian know about any dietary supplements or herbal products that you are taking.
Lower Phosphorus Intake
You'll need to keep your phosphorus intake down to help protect your bones. Since many protein sources are also high in phosphorus, your doctor will give you phosphate-binding pills to reduce phosphate absorption in your digestive system. Avoid legumes, nuts and seeds, restrict yourself to one 1/2 cup serving of milk or 1/2 cup of yogurt every day. Or, if you prefer, you can eat 1 ounce of cheese instead of the milk or yogurt. Some types of cream cheeses are lower in phosphorus so may be able to consume them if it's okay with your dietician.
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