Most of us are familiar with split peas, but do you know their health benefits? And are split peas good for people with polycystic kidney disease (PKD)? In this article, let’s have a quick look.
Generally speaking, split peas have the following benefits.
-To lower cholesterol level. Taking a small cup of split peas in daily diet can provide approximately 65% of the daily recommended value of fiber in diet, and fiber is useful in reducing your blood cholesterol levels so as to reduce your risk of heart failure.
-To improve heart health. Besides lowering cholesterol level, split peas help reduce plaque in blood vessels and hence prevent cardiovascular diseases. And its rich content of potassium can help lower the blood pressure, which is a common symptom of PKD. Moreover, it contains tryptophan, which can help your body produce serotonin which in turn regulates sleep and improve your mood.
-To control blood sugar level. Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure. If you have diabetes with PKD, your kidney condition will be worse. The soluble fiber present in this low glycemic food slows down the absorption of sugars and hence helps release glucose slowly and steadily, thereby preventing a spike in blood sugar.
However, split peas are a good source of protein. If your PKD is in advanced stage, too much protein can put extra stress on kidneys so as to add insult to injury, so you had better reduce its intake, and meanwhile strengthen your medical treatment. Early treatment can help you shrink kidney cysts and stop their growth so as to protect your kidneys from being damaged. And then there are not so many diet restrictions.
Are split peas good for people with polycystic kidney disease (PKD)? Moderate intake is good, and remember that no matter which kinds of food you take, too much is as bad as too little. And to have a good control of disease, diet should go together with medical treatment. For more information on PKD treatment, please leave a message below or contact online doctor.
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