A person suffering from chronic kidney disease needs to change his dietary pattern in order to restrict excess load on kidney and to maintain the balance of fluids, electrolytes, vitamins and other vital nutrients in his body.
A customized diet plan is made for each individual, according to his weight and severity by the treating doctor and dietician for his chronic kidney disease.
Diet For Chronic Kidney Disease
But generally following are the changes needed to be followed in chronic kidney disease patients who are on dialysis.
- Low protein diet
- Fluid limitations
- Decreasing salt, potassium, and other electrolytes.
- Eating proper caloric value food in case if the person loses weight.
Carbohydrates: they are good source of energy, but if a person is diabetic he has to consult his doctor for the amount of carbohydrates that he should have. Fruits, vegetables, grains, sugar and candies act as a good source of energy with rich fiber content and vitamins.
CKD Diet Food List
- Fats are good source of energy; they can be consumed in moderate amount. Olive oil, safflower oil can be used in food preparations.
- Protein: low protein is recommended before dialysis, but once dialysis starts the person will require more proteins.Fish, poultry, eggs, and other protein rich foods help in dialysis patients.
CKD Diet Plan
- Salt: low sodium intake prevents swelling in lower limbs and other organs caused by accumulation of fluids. Avoid salty food; do not add extra salt in food.
- Fluid limitation is necessary in chronic kidney disease, as the kidney is unable to expel the water to the extent it is consumed, this will lead to accumulation of fluid in tissue spaces and organs.
- Potassium: eat broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, zucchini onions and lettuce. Avoid asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkin, and avocado.