Kidneys aid in taking care of the amount of fluid that leaves the body. With kidney disease controlling, your fluid intake may be required. High blood pressure, swelling, and shortness of breath can be the result ingesting too much fluid. Your doctor may place you on a renal diet.
Wine, water, beer, milk, liquid creamer, gelatin, sherbet, ice cubes, ice cream, soups, Popsicles, sodas, coffee and tea are all considered liquids.
Control the amount of fluid in your body by: Only drinking when thirsty, cut down on salt, suck on lemon wedges or ice chips, brush your teeth four times every day to keep the mouth moist, control your blood sugar levels, chew sugarless candy or gum, sip liquid with medication, use a child sized glass when dining out, find out the amount of liquid your favorite glass holds and measure out the amount you can have for the day and pour it into a container.
Any changes to your diet need to be approved by your doctor first.
Renal diets come in a variety of forms such as: Sodium, phosphorus, protein and potassium diets.
As kidney function starts to decline, a balance between calcium and phosphorus becomes harder to maintain. The body cannot get rid of unneeded phosphorus and cannot get enough calcium. At this point, the body will start taking calcium from your bones which weakens them. Phosphorus and calcium work together to keep bones strong. Phosphorus is also needed for normal nerve and muscle function.
Soda, peanut butter, cheese, sardines, chicken or beef liver, nuts, caramels, beer and ice cream are high in phosphorus.
Foods high in phosphorus are: Hard candy, non cola soda, zucchini squash, non dairy milk substitutes, sherbet and broccoli.
If phosphorus levels stay too high the doctor may place you on a phosphate binder. This medicine will bind with the phosphorus in the food eaten, preventing the body from absorbing it.
Another mineral that keeps muscles and nerves working right is potassium. Many foods contain potassium. The kidneys regulate how much potassium is in your body. Potassium in high amounts is hazardous. The result is an irregular heart beat or stopping completely.
Foods with a high amount of potassium are: nuts, greens, bran, salt substitute, coffee, chocolate, mustard, beets, dandelion, collard, greens, mushrooms, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, vegetables, apricots, dried fruit, raisins, prunes, cantaloupe, oranges, bananas and some other fruits.
Low-potassium foods include: Fruits, vegetables, apples, beans, rice, grapes, cucumber, noodles, pears, onions, cake, watermelon, lettuce, cereal, cranberries, carrots, bread and cherries.
Most food contains potassium. The quantity you can have of each food will vary.
To manage kidney disease, follow the prescribed diet. The diet you are placed on will depend on how well your kidneys are functioning and other vital information. Following the diet can prolong the period of not needing dialysis.
Protein is needed to keep your body healthy.
When you consume protein, the body turns it into waste. When kidneys are not functioning right, this waste builds up in your bloodstream.
The smaller amount of protein you eat, the less waste there is.
Fresh beans, vegetables and grains are low in protein.
Foods low in protein is: grains, vegetables and fresh beans.
Your body requires low and high quality protein.
Oregano, lemon and garlic are low in sodium.
Table salt, potato chips, bouillon cubes, nuts, cold cuts, bacon, canned, instant or dehydrated soup, processed food and canned vegetables have high sodium content.
High protein foods are: Eggs, poultry, dairy and meat. - 30223
Wine, water, beer, milk, liquid creamer, gelatin, sherbet, ice cubes, ice cream, soups, Popsicles, sodas, coffee and tea are all considered liquids.
Control the amount of fluid in your body by: Only drinking when thirsty, cut down on salt, suck on lemon wedges or ice chips, brush your teeth four times every day to keep the mouth moist, control your blood sugar levels, chew sugarless candy or gum, sip liquid with medication, use a child sized glass when dining out, find out the amount of liquid your favorite glass holds and measure out the amount you can have for the day and pour it into a container.
Any changes to your diet need to be approved by your doctor first.
Renal diets come in a variety of forms such as: Sodium, phosphorus, protein and potassium diets.
As kidney function starts to decline, a balance between calcium and phosphorus becomes harder to maintain. The body cannot get rid of unneeded phosphorus and cannot get enough calcium. At this point, the body will start taking calcium from your bones which weakens them. Phosphorus and calcium work together to keep bones strong. Phosphorus is also needed for normal nerve and muscle function.
Soda, peanut butter, cheese, sardines, chicken or beef liver, nuts, caramels, beer and ice cream are high in phosphorus.
Foods high in phosphorus are: Hard candy, non cola soda, zucchini squash, non dairy milk substitutes, sherbet and broccoli.
If phosphorus levels stay too high the doctor may place you on a phosphate binder. This medicine will bind with the phosphorus in the food eaten, preventing the body from absorbing it.
Another mineral that keeps muscles and nerves working right is potassium. Many foods contain potassium. The kidneys regulate how much potassium is in your body. Potassium in high amounts is hazardous. The result is an irregular heart beat or stopping completely.
Foods with a high amount of potassium are: nuts, greens, bran, salt substitute, coffee, chocolate, mustard, beets, dandelion, collard, greens, mushrooms, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, vegetables, apricots, dried fruit, raisins, prunes, cantaloupe, oranges, bananas and some other fruits.
Low-potassium foods include: Fruits, vegetables, apples, beans, rice, grapes, cucumber, noodles, pears, onions, cake, watermelon, lettuce, cereal, cranberries, carrots, bread and cherries.
Most food contains potassium. The quantity you can have of each food will vary.
To manage kidney disease, follow the prescribed diet. The diet you are placed on will depend on how well your kidneys are functioning and other vital information. Following the diet can prolong the period of not needing dialysis.
Protein is needed to keep your body healthy.
When you consume protein, the body turns it into waste. When kidneys are not functioning right, this waste builds up in your bloodstream.
The smaller amount of protein you eat, the less waste there is.
Fresh beans, vegetables and grains are low in protein.
Foods low in protein is: grains, vegetables and fresh beans.
Your body requires low and high quality protein.
Oregano, lemon and garlic are low in sodium.
Table salt, potato chips, bouillon cubes, nuts, cold cuts, bacon, canned, instant or dehydrated soup, processed food and canned vegetables have high sodium content.
High protein foods are: Eggs, poultry, dairy and meat. - 30223
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Kidney disease is hard to manage but it can be managed with a renal diet. Reduce your need for dialysis by cutting back on fluids, proteins and salt. Find out how to manage kidney disease today!
