Diet In Kidney Failure!

KIDNEYS
Kidneys are the important organs of the body. These help to flush out the harmful products from the body. These make a very important part of Urinary Tract System.

KIDNEY FAILURE AND DIET
It is advised that the patient suffering from kidney failure, must minimize the consumption of food items, which are rich in potassium, sodium and proteins. Instead, they must consume food products, which are rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins, phytochemicals and flavonoids.

DIET IN KIDNEY FAILURE
The patients with kidney failure must pursue a strict diet regime to lead a healthy life and avoid further complications. Following is a diet chart, which the patients suffering from kidney failure must follow.

FOOD PRODUCTS TO BE AVOIDED

Pulses:-
Soybeans, Kidney beans, Winged beans, Black beans, White Beans

Fruits:-
Banana, Rosemary, Coconut, Dates, Kiwi, Orange, Lemon, Squash, Artichokes, Avocadoes, Prune, Raisins, Pomegranate, Tomatoes

Vegetables:-
Spinach, Potato, Sweet potato, Mushroom, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Beet root, Swiss Chard, Brussels Sprouts, Kale, French Beans

Non-Veg:-
Meat, Fish, Eggs, Salmon

Spices:-
Generally all the spices contain approximately more than 40 percent to 50 percent of potassium in them. So, it is recommended to avoid much consumption of spices of any form. Use Salt in very less quantity. Don’t use table salt.

Other food products:-
Cheese, Curd, Nuts and dry fruits like almonds, cashew nuts, hazel nuts, Brown Rice, Garbanzo, Chickpeas, Non-fat milk, powder, Biscuits, Namkeen, Maggie, Pasta, Butter, Honey, Milk cream, 

FOOD PRODUCTS TO BE CONSUMED

Pulses:-
Green gram (Moong dal/ dhuli moong dal), lentil dal, pink lentil (Masoor ki daal), NOTE - All in less quantity

Fruits:-
Apple, Watermelon, Apricots, Pears, Peaches, Papaya, Olives, Black berries – in less quantity, Mangoes – in less quantity, Figs, Bamboo Shoots, Pineapple

Vegetables:-
Ridge guard, Pumpkin, Bottle gourd, Round gourd, Radish, carrot, Eggplant, Onion, Cucumber, Cabbage, Bell Pepper, Lettuce, Capsicum, Turnip, Garlic, Ginger, Peas ( Boil before use), Green leafy vegetables rich in fiber, vitamins, phytochemicals and antioxidants

NOTE - Soak all the vegetables overnight in water and throw the same water, also boil in water before cooking and throw that water. Prefer filtered water for washing and cooking vegetables.

Spices/Oils:-
Fenugreek/Methi, Coriander, Bay Leaves, Mint, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil

Other food products:-
Milk – low fat, Wheat, Rice, Sabudana kheer, Mungdaal khichadi

Also take vitamin D from direct sun!

The patients suffering from kidney disorders are strictly advised to follow the above diet chart properly. This diet chart is prepared based on the nutritional content of the various minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins. Kidneys are the important organs of the body. These help to flush out the harmful products from the body and maintain a healthy and fit life.

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