What drink except water is best for CKD

[Mannyboy17]

Is it cranberry?

Is it coconut juice?

What works for your condition? Pls share

Thank you

[Hidden]

In the morning I have a small glass of cranberry-pineapple juice. Orange and grapefruit juice are not good and I can't offer anything on coconut juice.

[Mannyboy17 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks again sir i appreciate the infos..

[steve680]

Coconut juice is high in potassium, so you may want to avoid it if you have a potassium restriction. Apple juice and lemonade are OK too, though all fruit juice is going to be high in sugar.

[Mannyboy17 in reply to steve680]

Thank u steve680 appreciate the info

[Zazzel in reply to steve680]

Also coconut juice is high in sodium. Agree with Steve680. Most juices other than cranberry are loaded with sugar. Even though it is natural (if you buy straight juice nothing added), you aren't getting the benefits of the fiber and the nutrients you would by eating the whole fruit. Also, you load up on Vit C very quickly through juices. Though we need small amounts of vit C, you can get those by eating a balanced meal with fruits and veggies. Excess Vit C intake may cause oxalate deposits in bone and soft tissues. Better to use actually fruit in your water to give it flavor. Sometimes I'll add one or two small pieces of pineapple, cherries or blueberries. You can also try cucumbers or other veggies which is very refreshing. Now that it's gotten cold, I started a more savory drink with a few leaves of fresh basil in hot water. Occasionally I'll add a squirt of lime. It's fun to experiment and mix it up.

[Jmchip in reply to steve680]

Bai water with coconut has 317 potassium so keep track. It’s like 1 gram sugar. Coconut depends on the brand of juice. Read labels. You cannot generalize.

[Dunsouth]

I like different kinds of homebrew tea. Mostly green or black varieties hot or cold.

[Mannyboy17 in reply to Dunsouth]

Thanks dunsouth.

[MarissaA_NKF Partner]

Please check with your doctor and dietitian to make sure that you are consuming the correct fluids for your needs. Depending on what your specific needs are, you may need to avoid certain foods and beverages that are high in sugar, potassium or phosphorous. Your doctor and dietitian are able to give you more information based on your specific needs. You can find more information about diet and nutrition here: kidney.org/category/diet-nu....

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Hi Manny,

Manufactured juice is terrible for you. Most are made with grape juice and some of the other fruit. Make your own is much better. But check with you levels of potassium and Vit c before using citrus. It is nice to get a big pitcher of water, float the fruit choices in it and keep it in the fridge. Just make sure to change the water regularly and disposed of old fruit.

My husband hates plain water so he uses a flavor er for his water. He likes cherry Kool-aid. they come in small bottles and you spritz the water as strong as you like it. They do not have sugar in them. However, they do have other chemicals which might not be good for CKD. I think its potassium additive. He is diabetic. He has CKD stage 3a but since he is drinking water more regularly, his GFR went up. The added hydration was more important than worrying about the chemicals in the product for him.

[MarBea]

I am not sure what drink is BEST for CKD, when I left the Urologist Friday, she said keep drinking lots of lemon water. I drink between 8-10 glasses of water daily. This includes about half plain water, green tea, 2 ounces of unsweetened cranberry juice and 8 ounces of water, and at the juice from at least one lemon in hot water. Dehydration was one of the MAIN causes of my CKD, my poor kidneys were probably prunes. I have after one month of increased fluids, I am starting to crave them!!! I had about 8 glasses yesterday and last night at midnight I craved a large glass of water!!! hahahahaha

[Mannyboy17 in reply to MarBea]

Thanks for your reply marbea. May i ask if wgat stage of CKD are u now? Tnx

[RhenDutchess123]

I have been putting mint leaves in my water...very refreshing...