Diet Chart For Kidney Diseases
Low protein and low sodium diet is prescribed for patients with Chronic Renal Failure with progressive impairment of kidney function. When a kidney is not functioning normally, the toxic end products of metabolism cannot be excreted out and accumulate in the blood. Here, proteins are restricted in the diet but consumption of sufficient calories is essential so that tissue breakdown which again results in the elevation of the nitrogenous constituent of blood is minimized. Avoid eating high protein food, citrus fruits, fried food, junk food, processed foods, preserved foods, caffeine, alcohol, high sodium, and high potassium.
| AVOID | ALLOWED TO TAKE |
DAIRY PRODUCTS |
DAIRY PRODUCTS |
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Whole Milk and Cream, Curd, Cottage Cheese, Condensed milk, Butter |
Low-fat milk (occasionally) |
FRUITS |
FRUITS |
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Banana, Kiwi, Orange, Lemon, Squash, Avocados, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Blueberry, Coconut, Pineapple, Olives, Bamboo Shoots, Bael, Artichokes, Rosemary, Prunes Note: The Potassium content in these fruits is very high, so avoid taking them. |
Apple, Pear, Papaya, Pomegranate, Cranberries, Strawberries Note: Prefer Whole fruit over Fruit Juice |
VEGETABLES |
VEGETABLES |
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Spinach, Potato, Sweet Potato, Mushroom, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Radish, Bell Pepper, Beetroot, Kale, French Bean, Eggplant, Onion, Cucumber, Garlic, Arbi, Lotus Stem, Bean Pod, Swiss Chard, Brussels Sprouts |
Ridge gourd, Pumpkin, Bottle Gourd, Round Gourd, Carrot, Cabbage, Lettuce, Turnip, Ginger, Peas (Boiled), Green Leafy Vegetables rich in Fiber, Vitamins, Phytochemicals, and Antioxidants |
CEREALS |
CEREALS |
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White refined flour, White rice, Buckwheat |
Whole grains, Brown rice, Semolina, Vermicelli, Sabudana |
PULSES |
PULSES |
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Soybean, Kidney Beans, All types of Green Beans, Lentil Nuggets, Black Grams / Horse Grams, Black Lentils, Chickpeas, Dried and Frozen Pulses Note: These Pulses have High Protein and Potassium Content |
Split Green Gram, Yellow Lentil, Pink Lentil Note: All in Less Quantity not more than 80gms/day |
DRY FRUITS |
DRY FRUITS |
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Cashew nuts, Pistachio, Peanuts, Raisins, Figs, Dried apricot, Sunflower seed, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed, Hazelnuts |
5 Almonds, 1 Date (Soaked in Water Overnight) |
OILS |
OILS |
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Hydrogenated Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil |
Cow Ghee, Olive Oil, Mustard Oil, Rice bran Oil |
SPICES |
SPICES |
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Red and Green Chilies, Salt – Use very less, if Sodium CNA levels are less than Normal then can be given for 1 week or as needed duration |
Fennel, Coriander, Turmeric, Cardamom, Black Pepper, Cumin, Carom, Rock Salt (limited), Cinnamon, Fenugreek, Bay Leaves, Mint |
NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS |
NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS |
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Egg Yolk, Fried or Processed Meats, Poultry, Fish, Mutton, Prawns, Crab, Seafood, Duck, Goose, Red Meat, Lobster, Lean Beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Sausage, and all others |
2 Egg Whites Only |
OTHERS |
OTHERS |
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Packaged, Fried, Bakery and Preserved Foods, Garbanzo, Honey, Pickles, Papad, Sauces, Chocolates, Aerated drinks/dark colored colas, Coconut Water, Whole Grain Bread, Oat Meals, Alcohol, Soya Milk, Tea, Coffee, Sattu |
Mungdal Khichdi, Homemade Vegetable Soups, Homemade Fresh Green Tea, Herbal Tea |
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation.
- As a General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided.
- Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.
Note: Full Body Massage and especially Back Massage with Dhanwantharam Oil helps in Improving Kidney Circulation, so Masasaging twice or thrice a week is Recommended.
