Diet for patients with kidney disease | Kidney failure diet

The patients with kidney failure must pursue a strict diet regime to lead a healthy life and avoid further complications. Following is a diet chart, which the patients suffering from kidney failure must follow.

It is advised that the patient must minimize the consumption of food items, which are rich in potassium, sodium or proteins. Instead, they must consume food products, which are rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins, phytochemicals and flavonoids.

FOOD PRODUCTS TO BE AVOIDED	FOOD PRODUCTS TO BE CONSUMED
Pulses (rich in proteins and potassium content)	Pulses
Soybeans Kidney beans Winged beans Black beans White Beans	Green gram (Moong dal/dhulimoong dal) - in sprouted form Lentil dal, pink lentil (Masoorkidaal) NOTE - All in less quantity
Fruits
Banana Rosemary Coconut Dates Kiwi Orange Lemon Squash Artichokes Avocadoes Prune Raisins Pomegranate Tomatoes	Apple Watermelon Apricots Pears Peaches Papaya Olives Black berries – in less quantity Mangoes – in less quantity Figs Bamboo Shoots Pineapple
Vegetables
Spinach Potato Sweet potato Mushroom Cauliflower Broccoli Beet root Swiss Chard Brussels Sprouts Kale French Beans	Ridge guard Pumpkin Bottle gourd Round gourd Radish Carrot Eggplant Onion Cucumber Cabbage Bell Pepper Lettuce Capsicum Turnip Garlic Ginger Peas ( Boil before use) Green leafy vegetables rich in fiber, vitamins, phyto-chemicals and antioxidants NOTE - Soak all the vegetables overnight in water and throw the same water, also boil in water before cooking and throw that water. Prefer filtered water for washing and cooking vegetables. Many greens are high in Potassium level, Blanching[boil for 5 minutes and throw the water], removes excess Potassium from them.
Non Veg
Meat Fish Eggs Salmon	Fenugreek/Methi Coriander Bay Leaves Mint Black Pepper Cardamom Sunflower Oil Olive Oil
Spices	Spices/Oils
Generally all the spices contain approximately more than 40 percent to 50 percent of potassium in them. So, it is recommended to avoid much consumption of spices of any form. Salt – Use very less.
Vegetables
Cheese Curd Nuts and dry fruits like almonds, cashew nuts, hazel nuts Brown Rice Garbanzo Chickpeas Non-fat milk powder Biscuits Namkeen Maggie Pasta Butter Honey Milk cream	Milk – low fat Wheat Rice Sabudana [Tapioca] kheer Mung daal khichadi

Also take vitamin D from direct sun !!

The patients suffering from kidney disorders are strictly advised to follow the above diet chart properly. This diet chart is prepared based on the nutritional content of the various minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins. Kidneys are the important organs of the body. These help to flush out the harmful products from the body and maintain a healthy and fit life.

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