Low protein and low sodium diet is prescribed for patients of chronic renal failure with progressive impairment of the kidney function. When a kidney is not functioning normally, the toxic end products of metabolism cannot be excreted out and accumulate in the blood. Here, proteins are restricted in the diet but consumption of sufficient calories is essential so that tissue breakdown which again results in elevation of the nitrogenous constituent of blood is minimized. Avoid eating high protein food, citrus fruits, fried food, junk food, processed foods, and preserved foods, caffeine, alcohol, high sodium and high potassium.
Diet Chart for Chronic Kidney Disease
EARLY-MORNING
Herbal tea
BREAKFAST
Veg Dalia (Porridge) / Veg upma or Suji chila (Semolina) / Veg Sewian (Vermicelli) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg / 1 Egg white part
MID-MORNING
One Steamed Apple
LUNCH
Boiled rice / Sago halwa / Veg khichri (Sago rice) / Veg Dalia + Veg + Dal
EVENING
Soup (Home-made) / Herbal tea
DINNER
Plain chapatti / Boiled rice / Veg khichri / Veg Dalia + Dal
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
Cereals to be consumed
Whole grains, White rice, Semolina, Vermicelli
Cereals to be avoided
White refined flour, Brown rice, Buckwheat
FRUITS
Fruits to be consumed
Apple, Papaya, Guava, Pear
Fruits to be avoided
All Citrus fruits Watermelon, Jackfruit, Banana, Coconut, Litchi, Dates, Kiwi, Orange, Lemon, Avocado, Apricot, Figs, Pineapple, All canned and packaged fruits, Fruits with seeds
VEGETABLES
Vegetables to be consumed
Carrot, Okra, Cabbage, Turnip, Peas, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Boiled potatoes, Cauliflower, Winter squash, Onion, Radish, Ginger, Lettuce, Broccoli, Peppermint leaves,
Vegetables to be avoided
All green leafy vegetable, Tomato, Garlic, Spinach, Brussels sprout, Asparagus, Sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, Mushroom, Cucumber, Lotus stem, Eggplant, Taro roots, Coconut, Frozen vegetables, Raw salad
PULSES
Pulses to be consumed
Yellow lentil, Orange lentils, Split pigeon peas, Split chickpeas, Green gram
Pulses to be avoided
Black gram dal, White chickpea, Kidney beans, Nutri-nuggets, Bengal gram, Soybean, Horse gram, Roasted Chickpea, Dried and frozen pulses
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy Products to be consumed
Low-fat milk (occasionally)
Dairy Products to be avoided
Whole milk and Cream, Curd, Cottage cheese, Full-fat yogurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Butter
OILS
Oils to be consumed
Cow ghee, Olive oil, Mustard oil, Rice bran oil
Oils to be avoided
Hydrogenated oil, Palm oil, Soybean oil, Coconut oil
SPICES
Spices to be consumed
Fennel, Coriander, Turmeric, Cardamom, Black pepper, Cumin, Carmon, Rock salt (limited), Cinnamon, Oregano
Spices to be avoided
Excessive salt, Red and Green chilies
DRINKS
Drinks to be consumed
Homemade vegetable soup, Green tea, Herbal tea
Drinks to be avoided
Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices, Carbonated and Caffeinated drinks, Alcohol, Soya milk, Coconut water, Tea or Coffee
FLESH FOODS
Flesh Foods to be consumed
Egg white portion only
Flesh Foods to be avoided
Fried or Processed meats, Mutton, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Egg yolk, Hot dogs, Duck, Goose, Red meat, Organ part such as Liver, Kidney and Chest
DRY-FRUITS / SEEDS
Dry Fruits to be consumed
5 Almonds (soak in water overnight), 1 Date (soak in water overnight)
Dry Fruits to be avoided
Cashew nuts, Pistachio, Peanuts, Raisins, Prunes, Figs, Dried apricot, Sunflower seed, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed
PREPARED FOODS
Prepared Foods to be consumed
Homemade only
Prepared Foods to be avoided
All bakery products or processed, Cream soups, Ice-cream, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Too salty and Spicy foods
SWEETENERS
Sweeteners to be consumed
Jaggery, Honey
Sweeteners to be avoided
Fruit jellies, Refined sugar, Jams
LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS
- Walk for at least 30 min is recommended.
- 5 -Soaked Almond per day, should be incorporated in the daily diet.
- Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
- Herbal Tea – Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup.
- Regularly exercise, Sleep well and Stay positive