Diet Chart for Kidney Disease
The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs on either side of your spine, and they play an important role in the removal of waste products, excessive salt, control the body’s fluid balance, and keep the right level of electrolytes.
But due to wrong eating habits and lifestyle, there is an increase in chances of chronic kidney diseases which further leads to stages of chronic kidney diseases. Common causes of kidney diseases are a reduced amount of urine, shortness of breath, confusion, weakness, fatigue, etc.
The patients who are suffering from kidney diseases should consume a diet that is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, flavonoids, etc. As we described the best diet chart that will protect your kidneys from further damage.
Foods to be Consumed | Foods to be avoided | |
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Fruits | Papaya, Cranberries, Blueberries, Grapes, Pineapple, Apple, Peach, Pear. | Avocadoes, Banana, Orange, Apricots, Pomegranate, Guava, Watermelon, Kiwi, Bael, Lemons. |
Vegetables | Red bell peppers, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Radish, Turnip, Capsicum, Bitter gourd, Turnip, Round gourd, Ridge gourd, Green leafy vegetables. | Potatoes, Tomatoes, Spinach, Beet greens, Squash, Eggplant, Cucumber, Okra, Mushrooms, Taro roots, Yam, French beans. |
Grains | Buckwheat, Pearled barley, Millet, Quinoa, Brown rice. | Whole-wheat bread, Refined flour, White rice. |
Dairy Product | Low-fat milk, Buttermilk, Curd. | High-fat milk, Butter, Cheese, Mayonnaise. |
Legumes | Yellow lentil, Pink lentil, Green gram. | Soybeans, Kidney beans, Roasted grams, White beans. |
Nuts | Soaked almonds, Figs. | Dates, Raisins, Cashew nuts, Pistachios, Prunes. |
Oils | Olive oil, Mustard oil, Coconut oil, Corn oil, Sunflower oil. | Canola oil, Peanut oil, Refined oils. |
Spices | Garlic, Fenugreek, Basil leaves, Black pepper, Cardamom, Cumin, Coriander, Fennel, Mint, Black pepper. | Red chili, Excess amount of salt. |
Beverage | Cranberry juice, Coconut water, Apple juice, Herbal tea, Amla juice. | Orange juice, Alcohol, Aerated drinks, Soft drinks, Excess coffee, and tea. |