Kidney disease means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should. You are at greater risk for kidney disease if you have diabetes or high blood pressure....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
If you have kidney disease, lowering your potassium, phosphorus, and sodium intake can help you manage the disease. The foods with high sodium, potassium, and phosphorus levels listed below should be limited or avoided. The severity of your kidney damage will determine the dietary restrictions and nutrient intake recommendations.
Avoid or Reduce These 5 Foods to Prevent Kidney Disease.
1. Bananas
Bananas are known for their high potassium content. While bananas are naturally low in sodium, one medium banana contains 422 mg of potassium.
If you have been told to limit your potassium intake, it may be difficult to do so if you eat a banana every day. Unfortunately, many other tropical fruits contain high levels of potassium as well. Pineapples, on the other hand, contain significantly less potassium than other tropical fruits and be a more suitable yet tasty alternative.
2. Oranges and their juice
While oranges and orange juice are perhaps best known for their vitamin C content, they are also high in potassium. A large orange (184 g) contains 333 mg of potassium. Furthermore, 1 cup (240 mL) of orange juice contains 473 mg of potassium.
Oranges and orange juice should be avoided or limited on a renal diet due to their high potassium content. Grapes, apples, and cranberries, as well as their juices, are all good substitutes for oranges and orange juice because they contain less potassium.
3. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are another potassium-rich fruit that may not be appropriate for a renal diet. They can be eaten raw or stewed, and they are frequently used to make sauces. One cup of tomato sauce contains up to 900 mg of potassium.
Tomatoes are commonly used in many dishes, which is unfortunate for those on a renal diet. Choosing a lower potassium alternative is largely determined by your taste preferences. However, substituting roasted red pepper sauce for tomato sauce can be equally delicious while providing less potassium per serving.
4. brown rice
Brown rice, like whole-wheat bread, is a whole grain with a higher potassium and phosphorus content than white rice. One cup of cooked brown rice has 150 mg of phosphorus and 154 mg of potassium, whereas one cup of cooked white rice has 69 mg of phosphorus and 54 mg of potassium.
Brown rice may be acceptable in a renal diet, but only if the portion is controlled and balanced with other foods to avoid an excessive daily intake of potassium and phosphorus. Bulgur, buckwheat, pearled barley, and couscous are low-phosphorus grains that can be used in place of brown rice.
5. Dairy
Dairy products are high in vitamins and minerals. They’re also a good source of protein and a natural source of phosphorus and potassium.
However, excessive dairy consumption, when combined with other phosphorus-rich foods, can be harmful to bone health in people with kidney disease.
Signs and symptoms of Kidney Problem
Kidney disease is a condition that often goes unnoticed until the symptoms are severe. The symptoms listed below are early warning signs that you may be developing kidney disease:
1. Fatigue
2. Concentration problems
3. Sleeping problems
4. a lack of appetite
5. Cramping of the muscles
6. Swollen feet and ankles
7. Morning puffiness around the eyes
8. Frequent urination, especially late at night
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