Kidney Friendly Diet
Make Healthy Food Choices
- To manage CKD , one might need to change their food choices . A meal plan that includes food that you enjoy while maintaining kidney health can be developed .
- Below are the steps that help one eat right to manage kidney disease .
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Choose and prepare food with less salt and sodium
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Eat the right amount and the right types of protein to help protect the kidneys
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Choose food that is healthy for the heart to avoid fat build up in the blood vessels , heart , and kidneys
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Choose food and drinks with less phosphorus to help protect the bones and blood vessels
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Choose food with the right amount of potassium to help the nerves and muscles work properly
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Eat the right amount and the right types of protein to help protect the kidneys
As protein produces waste and kidneys remove the waste eating more protein makes the kidneys work harder. Eat small portions of protein foods. Protein is found from both plants and animals.
- Animal Protein Foods - Example :- Chicken, Fish, Meat, Eggs or Dairy
- Plant Protein Fodds - Example :- Beans, Nuts, or Grains