Diet Plan for Chronic Kidney Disease

Low protein and low sodium diet is prescribed for patients of chronic renal failure with progressive impairment of the 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 elevation of the nitrogenous constituent of blood is minimized. Avoid eating high protein food, citrus fruits, fried food, junk food, processed foods, and preserved foods, caffeine, alcohol, high sodium and high potassium.

 

Diet Chart for Chronic Kidney Disease

EARLY-MORNING

Herbal tea

BREAKFAST

Veg Dalia (Porridge) / Veg upma or Suji chila (Semolina) / Veg Sewian (Vermicelli) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg / 1 Egg white part

MID-MORNING

One Steamed Apple

LUNCH

Boiled rice / Sago halwa / Veg khichri (Sago rice) / Veg Dalia + Veg + Dal

EVENING

Soup (Home-made) / Herbal tea

DINNER

Plain chapatti / Boiled rice / Veg khichri / Veg Dalia + Dal

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

Cereals to be consumed

Whole grains, White rice, Semolina, Vermicelli

Cereals to be avoided

White refined flour, Brown rice, Buckwheat

FRUITS

Fruits to be consumed

Apple, Papaya, Guava, Pear

Fruits to be avoided

All Citrus fruits Watermelon, Jackfruit, Banana, Coconut, Litchi, Dates, Kiwi, Orange, Lemon, Avocado, Apricot, Figs, Pineapple, All canned and packaged fruits, Fruits with seeds

VEGETABLES

Vegetables to be consumed

Carrot, Okra, Cabbage, Turnip, Peas, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Boiled potatoes, Cauliflower, Winter squash, Onion, Radish, Ginger, Lettuce, Broccoli, Peppermint leaves,

Vegetables to be avoided

All green leafy vegetable, Tomato, Garlic, Spinach, Brussels sprout, Asparagus, Sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, Mushroom, Cucumber, Lotus stem, Eggplant, Taro roots, Coconut, Frozen vegetables, Raw salad

PULSES

Pulses to be consumed

Yellow lentil, Orange lentils, Split pigeon peas, Split chickpeas, Green gram

Pulses to be avoided

Black gram dal, White chickpea, Kidney beans, Nutri-nuggets, Bengal gram, Soybean, Horse gram, Roasted Chickpea, Dried and frozen pulses

DAIRY PRODUCTS

Dairy Products to be consumed

Low-fat milk (occasionally)

Dairy Products to be avoided

Whole milk and Cream, Curd, Cottage cheese, Full-fat yogurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Butter

OILS

Oils to be consumed

Cow ghee, Olive oil, Mustard oil, Rice bran oil

Oils to be avoided

Hydrogenated oil, Palm oil, Soybean oil, Coconut oil

SPICES

Spices to be consumed

Fennel, Coriander, Turmeric, Cardamom, Black pepper, Cumin, Carmon, Rock salt (limited), Cinnamon, Oregano

Spices to be avoided

Excessive salt, Red and Green chilies

DRINKS

Drinks to be consumed

Homemade vegetable soup, Green tea, Herbal tea

Drinks to be avoided

Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices, Carbonated and Caffeinated drinks, Alcohol, Soya milk, Coconut water, Tea or Coffee

FLESH FOODS

Flesh Foods to be consumed

Egg white portion only

Flesh Foods to be avoided

Fried or Processed meats, Mutton, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Egg yolk, Hot dogs, Duck, Goose, Red meat, Organ part such as Liver, Kidney and Chest

DRY-FRUITS / SEEDS

Dry Fruits to be consumed

5 Almonds (soak in water overnight), 1 Date (soak in water overnight)

Dry Fruits to be avoided

Cashew nuts, Pistachio, Peanuts, Raisins, Prunes, Figs, Dried apricot, Sunflower seed, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed

PREPARED FOODS

Prepared Foods to be consumed

Homemade only

Prepared Foods to be avoided

All bakery products or processed, Cream soups, Ice-cream, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Too salty and Spicy foods

SWEETENERS

Sweeteners to be consumed

Jaggery, Honey

Sweeteners to be avoided

Fruit jellies, Refined sugar, Jams