7-Day Kidney Disease Meal Plan and Recipes

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Only follow a special diet for your kidneys if you have been advised to by your kidney Doctor or Dietitian. The ketogenic diet or "keto diet" is a type of low-carb diet that focuses on eating very low carbs, high fats and moderate protein amounts, so your body uses stored fat for energy instead of carbs. This diet may not be a healthy option for you because it limits your options, and you may miss out on some key nutrients. If you have questions about a specific diet, ask your dietitian. Eat the right amount of calories Working with a kidney disease registered dietitian can simplify your diet and make it easy to include foods you enjoy, and support your health.

You can also ask your doctor to refer you to a diabetes educator who can work with you to better manage your diabetes. A special kind of vitamin D, folic acid or iron pill, to help prevent some common side effects of kidney disease, such as bone disease and anemia Regularly replacing some of your meat with these pulses may help to slow the loss of kidney function. Breakfast - Smoothie with kale, plain almond butter (no sugar or salt added), strawberries, and soy milk.

What to Eat with Kidney Disease

Use the lists below to learn how to replace high phosphorus foods with low phosphorus alternatives. Eat these low phosphorus foods Eating too much of anything, even healthy foods, can be a problem. The other part of a healthy eating plan is portion control, or watching how much you eat. Choose fresh or frozen vegetables instead of canned vegetables. If you use canned vegetables, drain and rinse them to remove extra salt. We need fats and oils in small amounts. It is best to choose fats like olive oil, nut, seed or healthy vegetable oils, such as rape seed oil. Limit less healthy fats such as coconut and palm oil, butter, lard and ghee.

Breakfast - Egg omelet with bell peppers, broccoli, one tablespoon of shredded mozzarella, and parsley. Serve with a slice of rye roast.

Animal protein foods like fish, eggs, meat, milk, yoghurt and cheese provide a range of vitamins and minerals. They can be part of a healthy diet when eaten in moderate amounts. However, it is best to eat more plant sources of protein such as lentils, pulses, legumes, tofu or nuts and less meat, especially red meat. A portion of cooked beans is about ½ cup, and a portion of nuts is ¼ cup. A portion of bread is a single slice, and a portion of cooked rice or cooked noodles is ½ cup. Step 3: Choose foods that are healthy for your heart Everyone with the condition is encouraged to have the annual flu jab and the one-off pneumococcal vaccination.

You can talk to a dietitian about the foods you enjoy or any special requirements you have (for example, you are vegetarian or have food allergies) and they will help you create a kidney-friendly eating plan that is right for you. Remember, even diets that may offer health benefits to some people (like the keto diet, Mediterranean diet, vegan diet) are not always safe for people with kidney disease. Always talk to a dietitian before increasing or decreasing your daily intake of certain foods or nutrients. A dietitian is the best person to help you create a meal plan that protects your kidneys and keeps you as healthy as possible. If you have mild to moderate kidney disease, it's unlikely your condition or its treatment will affect your chances of having children. Medicare and many private insurance plans pay for a certain number of visits with a dietitian each year. Call your insurance company to ask if your plan covers medical nutrition therapy (MNT) with a dietitian. MNT is an approach to treat kidney disease through a tailored nutrition plan. As part of MNT, a dietitian will review your current eating habits, create a healthy eating plan that includes your preferences and help you overcome eating challenges. Why is a kidney-friendly eating plan important?

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Eating too many carbs can lead to weight gain. When you have kidney disease, it is best to choose whole grains and healthy carbs such as fruits and vegetables. Unhealthy carbs include sugar, honey, hard candies, soft drinks and other sugary drinks. Be open about how you feel, and let your family and friends know what they can do to help. However, do not feel shy about telling them that you need some time to yourself, if that is what you need. Get support

It's very important that you take any prescribed medicine, even if you do not feel unwell. Some medicines are designed to prevent serious problems from happening in the future. Ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian (someone with special training in diet and nutrition to know which foods are right for people with kidney disease). The dietitian will help you create a kidney-friendly eating plan that includes the foods you enjoy. You may also want to help monitor your condition at home – for example, by using a home blood pressure monitor. The steps below will help you eat right as you manage your kidney disease. The first three steps (1-3) are important for all people with kidney disease. The last two steps (4-5) may become important as your kidney function goes down. The first steps to eating right Step 1: Choose and prepare foods with less salt and sodiumWhy? To help protect your kidneys. When your body uses protein, it produces waste. Your kidneys remove this waste. Eating more protein than you need may make your kidneys work harder. If you're going abroad, it may be easier to arrange dialysis at short notice as some overseas centres have more facilities, although holiday destinations may get booked up early. Phosphorus: A mineral found in almost all foods that works with calcium and vitamin D to keep your bones healthy Buying frozen and canned items can also decrease your cooking time because they often require less prep work than fresh options. To develop this habit, try to schedule your cooking sessions on the same day and time every week when you know the pace will be slower.