What are the foods to avoid with end-stage renal failure? We can not eat as naturally as possible with terminal renal failure, and impaired kidney may not work as well as before. In that case, avoid foods that may cause damage to the kidneys. Well, then, what we need are foods to avoid after being diagnosed with end-stage renal failure?
Kidney failure can not function properly, leading to a series of disturbances. And our changes in the diet must be based on the exact condition disease. According to the severity of the disease, some foods should be avoided and some others need to be limited. Here we will give an introduction to the food they need to pay special attention for people with terminal renal failure.
Foods rich in protein should be limited
Patients with end-stage renal failure not undergoing dialysis should consider limiting protein intake to 0.4 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. However, for those who are on dialysis, the protein need 1.2gram per kilogram body weight per day. Moreover, to reduce the load of the kidneys, 60% of the protein should be high-quality protein can be found in egg white, milk, lean meat and fish.
Foods high in sodium should be avoided
High level of sodium in the blood not only raises blood pressure but also cause swelling. Seen from this angle, avoiding high-sodium foods like soy sauce, salad dressings, bouillon cubes, salami, bacon, sausages, dried tomato, cheese, snake food, pickled foods, saltwater crab and barbecue will necessary. Slat is the most common source of sodium, so try adding less salt when cooking.
Foods rich in potassium
High level of potassium in the blood is another problem for patients with end-stage renal failure. To avoid further increasing the level of potassium, potassium-rich foods should be avoided, at least limited, patients are told they have extremely high levels of potassium. Common potassium-rich foods include whole grains, bananas, oranges, nectarines, apricots, avocados, melons, dried fruits, mangoes, papayas, spinach, tomatoes, beets, potatoes, asparagus, beets and pumpkin and so on.
Foods rich in phosphorus
Excessive blood phosphorus calcium from our bones will pull, and make them weak. Therefore, patients with end-stage renal failure with high level of phosphorus are more likely to suffer from bone problems, such as bone pain, bone fractures and osteoporosis. From this point of view, prevent or limit foods high phosphorus is required. Common sources of phosphorus in our daily lives are milk, yogurt, soft drinks, beer, cocoa, organ meats, dried beans, nuts, whole grains and bran and so on.
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