What is The Diet Management of Chronic Kidney Disease

A kidney-friendly diet plan helps manage kidney-related issues as well as slow down the damage. A kidney disease-specific eating plan can also help prevent other serious health issues and manage high blood pressure and diabetes, which prevent kidney illness from getting worse.

It also ensures that you get the right balance of nutrition:

• Have full energy to carry out daily tasks

• Prevent infection

• Muscle building

• Maintaining healthy weight

With a chronic kidney disease(CKD) diet, you will have to include certain foods to protect your kidneys. Your specific chronic kidney disease diet plan will depend on whether you are in the early stage or later stage or on dialysis. Below is a chronic kidney disease diet food list that CKD patients can eat or else your dietician can give you more suggestions.

Fruits: Berries, Apples, Cherries, Grapes

Vegetables: Cauliflower, Turnips, Onions, Carrots 

Proteins: Meats, Eggs, Unsalted Seafood

Carbohydrates: White rice, Rice cereals, White bread(low sodium)

Note: The carb goal is based on your age, activity level, medications you take and several other factors. Following your chronic kidney disease diet plan helps maintain your blood sugar level and prevent more damage to your kidneys.

Your kidney-friendly diet plan may change but will always give you the right nutrition:

• Having less protein can weaken your skin, hair and nails and having too much can make your kidney work harder and can cause damage. Your dietician may limit your protein intake or change the type of protein you eat.

• Having too much fat can lead to weight gain, so limit fat in your diet plan and use healthy fats. 

• Too many carbs can lead to weight gain. When you have such conditions it is advisable to choose healthy carbs such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables. 

What is a Chronic Liver Disease Diet

Having advanced liver disease usually means you need to make some changes in your diet plan. Some people with liver disease are no longer able to store glycogen (a form of carbohydrate). Your liver tries to make up for this but you need more energy and protein in your diet. 

You can increase the amount of protein your diet with:

• Beans and pulses(lentils, kidney beans)

• Nuts(almonds, walnuts)

• Eggs and dairy products

• Seafood

• Meat such as chicken and lamb

For a chronic liver disease diet, ask your dietician and the advice you will receive will be specific to you. 

Plant-Based Diet For Chronic Disease Management

A plant-based diet for chronic disease is typically low in saturated fats and dietary cholesterol while promoting fibre-rich food. These dietary aspects explain how plant-based dirty patterns may be associated with health attributes and are observed in studies. The plant-based diet is associated with a decrease in heart disease risk factors. Additionally, plant-based diets have been observed to have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and a decreased likelihood of various types of cancers.  

The basic principles of plant-based diets are:

• Focus on whole and minimally processed food

• Avoid animal products

• Include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, seeds and nuts  

• Exclude refined sugars, oil,  white flour 

Final Words

Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in managing and preventing chronic diseases. By understanding the influence of nutrition and making healthier dietary choices one can reduce the risk of chronic disease. At LB Clinics, our expert dieticians will help you reach your dietary goals. Don't wait- book your appointment now and start your journey toward a healthier lifestyle.