Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that occurs when the filtering units of the kidney get damaged. It affects and makes the body excrete too much protein in the urine. A healthy diet for Nephrotic patients consists of low-salt, low-fat moderate protein, and low-cholesterol diet. Avoid eating high-carb foods, high-protein food, unhealthy fats, fried foods, junk foods, processed foods, and preserved foods. Caffeine, alcohol, and high sodium can contribute to high blood pressure and edema which is most common in this condition.
| AVOID | ALLOWED TO TAKE |
| FRUITS | FRUITS |
| All Frozen and Canned Fruits and Juices, All Citrus fruits, Banana, Coconut, Mango, Dates, Kiwi, Orange, Lemon, Avocado, Apricot, Watermelon, Figs, Olive, Bamboo shoots, Bael, Pineapple, Green Papaya, Custard Apple, Fruits with Seeds | Apple, Pear, Papaya, Pomegranate, Java Plum – All Steamed / BoiledNote: Prefer Whole fruit over Fruit Juice |
| VEGETABLES | VEGETABLES |
| Canned and Frozen Vegetables & Vegetable Soups, Tomato, Eggplant, Beans, Garlic, Spinach, Brussels, Peppermint Leaves, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Mushroom, Cucumber, Lotus Stem, Taro Roots, All Green Leafy Vegetables, Beetroot, Soybean and its Products, Raw Salad | Pumpkin, Carrot, Cabbage, Turnip, Boiled Peas, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Potatoes, Cauliflower, Winter Squash, Onion, Radish, Ginger, Lettuce, Asparagus, Broccoli, Steamed Salad |
| PULSES | PULSES |
| Dried & Frozen Pulses, All Heavy Pulses – Black Gram / Horse Gram, Bengal Gram, Chickpeas, Kidney Beans | Freshly Home Cooked Pulses and Lentils, Yellow Moong Lentils, Green Gram, Pink Lentils, Split Pigeon Peas, Split Chickpeas |
| MILK PRODUCTS | MILK PRODUCTS |
| All Milk and Milk Products to be Avoided | Nil |
| DRY FRUITS & SEEDS | DRY FRUITS & SEEDS |
| Cashew Nuts, Pistachio, Peanuts, Raisins, Prunes, Figs, Dried Apricot, Flaxseed, Pumpkin Seed, Sunflower Seed | 5 Almonds – Soaked Overnight |
| CEREALS | CEREALS |
| Brown Rice, Refined Flour and its Products | Whole Grains, White Rice, Wheat, Kodo Millets, Finger Millets, Foxtail Millets, Pearl MilletsMultigrain Flour: Wheat Flour 1 kg + Arrowroot Flour 250 gm |
| FATS / OILS | FATS / OILS |
| Oversaturated Fats, Hydrogenated Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil | Olive Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Mustard Oil, Sunflower Oil, Cow Ghee |
| SPICES | SPICES |
| Excessive Salt, Red and Green ChiliesNote: If the Sodium Levels are less than Normal then can give Salt in Moderate Quantity | Coriander, Mint, Black Pepper, Cumin, Fennel, Carom Seeds, Cardamom, Rock Salt |
| NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS | NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS |
| All Other Non-Vegetarian | Egg White Only |
| OTHERS | OTHERS |
| Packaged, Processed, Fried and Bakery Products, Spicy Food, High-fat food, Chocolates, Sauces, Soda, Fruit Jellies, Jams, Refined Sugar, Ice-cream, Pickle, Coffee, Tea | Fresh Homemade Food, Vegetable Soups (limited), Moong Dal Khichdi, Jaggery, Herbal Teas, Sprouts, Veg Poha (Rice Flakes), Veg Idli, Veg Upma, Veg Wheat Porridge, Veg Wheat / Semolina Vermicelli, Sago Halwa, Sago Khichdi |
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Skipping Meals should be Avoided, especially Breakfast.
- Avoid having Your Dinner after 8 PM.
- Eat Light Food, Avoid Heavy Meals.
- Alcohol, Smoking and Milk Tea are strictly Prohibited.
- Herbal Tea: Boil 1/2tsp. each of Fennel, Dhaniya, Cumin in 3 cups of Water till it’s reduced to 1 cup. Take this Herbal Concoction on an Empty Stomach (If there is gas formation, it is to be preferred)
- Avoid Stale Food, Always eat Freshly Prepared Food
- Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended
- 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.
- Avoid Suppression of Natural Urges such as Urination, Defecation, Sleep, Hunger, Sneezing, etc.
- Avoid Stress, Long Travelling & excess Sleeping.
NOTE: A balanced healthy diet is helpful to control the excessive accumulation of waste products and fluid in the blood, thus lessen the workload of your kidneys.