Diet is a very important part of kidney disease treatment. A good diet can help you control the disease well and slow down the progression, while a bad diet may make your condition worse. Today let’s see foods to increase kidney function.
1. Low salt diet
Though we have repeated this point for many times, but it is really important.
For common kidney patients, salt intake should be controlled into 5g per day. If you feel the foods tasteless, you can use ginger, coin, garlic and so on into the foods.
If you are with renal insufficiency, besides salt intake, you should strictly reduce food high in salt, such as pickles, barbecue, processed foods, etc. Soy sauce, chicken powder and other seasoning should be controlled properly.
2. A small amount of high quality protein
In the early stage of kidney disease, a large number of protein may leak out. In order to ensure the normal function of body, protein is urgently needed. At this time, it is best to choose the high quality protein that can be easily absorbed by body, namely animal protein, such as meat, egg white and milk. Compared with red meat, white meat is more suitable for kidney patients, such as fish and poultry.
For renal patients without renal failure, protein intake should be controlled into 0.8-1 g/kg per day. For renal failure patients, protein intake should be decreased into 0.6-0.8 g/kg per day.
3. Low potassium foods
It is mainly to prevent hyperkalemia, especially for patients with renal insufficiency. Foods high in potassium such as bananas had better be replaced with other fruits.
In addition, potassium is soluble in water, so you can soak it in water or boil it before cooking it, which can remove about 60% of potassium.
4. Low phosphorus foods
Renal failure patients should pay special attention to them so as to prevent hyperphosphatemia. Foods high in phosphorus should be avoided as far as possible, such as animal offal, whole wheat, fresh milk, vegetables such as shiitake, needle mushroom, nut, etc.
5. Low purine food
This is mainly to reduce uric acid and prevent gout. Food high in purine includes animal intestines, beer, seafood, etc. Besides, drink less sugary drinks.
6. To ensure enough calories
The main source of body heat is protein and sugar. Because kidney patients need to reduce protein intake and meanwhile ensure enough calories, they need to increase sugar intake appropriately.
Edible wheat starch can be ate, such as wheat starch, rice starch, lotus root starch, corn flour, etc. You can also use foods high in calories and low in protein to replace portions of grain, such as potato, taro, yam, pumpkin, etc.
7. To eat the right amount of micronutrients
In order to ensure a balanced nutrition, calcium, iron, zinc and other trace elements should be supplemented. Besides, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and try to avoid potassium-rich fruits.
The above foods are helpful for you to improve renal function, but you should combine proper medical treatment. For more information on CKD treatment, please leave a message below or contact online doctor.
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