Registered Dietitian, P.G.Dip in Dietetics, B.H.SC.-Food Science & Nutrition
Dietitian/Nutritionist, Ahmedabad
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20 years experience
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A kidney patient should cut back on the amount of protein intake
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When you have weak kidneys, they fail to eliminate all the waste products from the body. These waste products are retained by the body and result in complications. Protein generates two waste materials, urea and creatinine. Therefore, when a kidney patient consumes too much protein, the waste build-up increases.
Which of these is the best food for people with kidney diseases?
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Cauliflower has low potassium content, which is good for patients with kidney diseases. It is also rich in Vitamin C, K and B. Cauliflower also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Kidney patients should drink a lot of water
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If you have had dialysis then you must limit the amount of fluid intake. The amount of water that you can drink on a daily basis depends on the frequency of urination. Your dietician will tell you how many glasses of water you must drink.
Which of these components should a patient with kidney disease avoid?
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The overall effect of salt on kidney patients is adverse. It induces fluid retention and also causes blood pressure to rise. Therefore, doctors advice kidney patients to avoid adding salt to a meal.
Carbohydrates are good for patients with chronic kidney disease
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Carbohydrates, especially unrefined carbohydrate are good for kidney patients. Carbohydrates are found in fruits and vegetables. It is easily digestible. So it is good for kidney patients.
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