Diet Charts For Kidney Diseases

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Low protein and low sodium diet is prescribed for patients with Chronic Renal Failure with progressive impairment of 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 the elevation of the nitrogenous constituent of blood is minimized. Avoid eating high protein food, citrus fruits, fried food, junk food, processed foods, preserved foods, caffeine, alcohol, high sodium, and high potassium.

AVOIDALLOWED TO TAKE
DAIRY PRODUCTSDAIRY PRODUCTS
Whole Milk and Cream, Curd, Cottage Cheese, Condensed milk, ButterLow-fat milk (occasionally)
FRUITSFRUITS
Banana, Kiwi, Orange, Lemon, Squash, Avocados, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Blueberry, Coconut, Pineapple, Olives, Bamboo Shoots, Bael, Artichokes, Rosemary, PrunesNote: The Potassium content in these fruits is very high, so avoid taking them.Apple, Pear, Papaya, Pomegranate, Cranberries, StrawberriesNote: Prefer Whole fruit over Fruit Juice
VEGETABLESVEGETABLES
Spinach, Potato, Sweet Potato, Mushroom, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Radish, Bell Pepper, Beetroot, Kale, French Bean, Eggplant, Onion, Cucumber, Garlic, Arbi, Lotus Stem, Bean Pod, Swiss Chard, Brussels SproutsRidge gourd, Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd, Round Gourd, Carrot, Cabbage, Lettuce, Turnip, Ginger, Peas (Boiled), Green Leafy Vegetables rich in Fiber, Vitamins, Phytochemicals, and Antioxidants
CEREALSCEREALS
White refined flour, White rice, BuckwheatWhole grains, Brown rice, Semolina, Vermicelli, Sabudana
PULSESPULSES
Soybean, Kidney Beans, All types of Green Beans, Lentil Nuggets, Black Grams / Horse Grams, Black Lentils, Chickpeas, Dried and Frozen PulsesNote: These Pulses have High Protein and Potassium ContentSplit Green Gram, Yellow Lentil, Pink LentilNote: All in Less Quantity not more than 80gms/day
DRY FRUITSDRY FRUITS
Cashew nuts, Pistachio, Peanuts, Raisins, Figs, Dried apricot, Sunflower seed, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed, Hazelnuts5 Almonds, 1 Date (Soaked in Water Overnight)
OILSOILS
Hydrogenated Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil, Sunflower OilCow Ghee, Olive Oil, Mustard Oil, Rice bran Oil
SPICESSPICES
Red and Green Chilies, Salt – Use very less, if Sodium CNA levels are less than Normal then can be given for 1 week or as needed durationFennel, Coriander, Turmeric, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Cumin, Carom, Rock Salt (limited), Cinnamon, Fenugreek, Bay Leaves, Mint
NON-VEG / FLESH FOODSNON-VEG / FLESH FOODS
Egg Yolk, Fried or Processed Meats, Poultry, Fish, Mutton, Prawns, Crab, Seafood, Duck, Goose, Red Meat, Lobster, Lean Beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Sausage, and all others2 Egg Whites Only
OTHERSOTHERS
Packaged, Fried, Bakery and Preserved Foods, Garbanzo, Honey, Pickles, Papad, Sauces, Chocolates, Aerated drinks/dark colored colas, Coconut Water, Whole Grain Bread, Oat Meals, Alcohol, Soya Milk, Tea, Coffee, SattuMungdal Khichdi, Homemade Vegetable Soups, Homemade Fresh Green Tea, Herbal Tea

IMPORTANT TIPS

  • Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
  • As a General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided.
  • Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.

Note: Full Body Massage and especially Back Massage with Dhanwantharam Oil helps in Improving Kidney Circulation, so Masasaging twice or thrice a week is Recommended.

Things in this Diet Chart May Vary Patient to Patient due to the Associated Health Issues, so Better to Consult Our Ayurveda Experts for Better Results.