Ring in the New Year with 5 Kidney Disease-Friendly Superfoods

[JackieJ_NKF]

We want to share five healthy food choices to help kickstart your new year. To learn more, visit: kidney.org/newsletter/ring-...

[citruskayaker]

Thanks. This is pretty good for those new to CKD. I just wish it was more specific. For example, it was great to see nutritional facts on nuts and seeds, but you never pointed out which nuts and seeds are better or worse for you nor did you warn of potential weight gain with these. Almost everyone knows that spinach and blueberries are superfoods, but there is no mention that frozen products are almost as good as fresh ones. Please know we are all grateful for the work and advice the NKF provides. I wish my work had been as important as what you do.

[Hidden in reply to citruskayaker]

Hi citruskayaker

As always, check with your dr for correct foods to eat for your particular condition/stage.

You requested something more specific. Perhaps the following will be of some help:

Best to eat: healthline.com/nutrition/fo...

Arugula is a nutrient-dense green that is low in potassium, making it a good choice for kidney-friendly salads and side dishes.

Cabbage is low in potassium, phosphorus, and sodium

Capsicum Bell peppers contain an impressive amount of nutrients but are low in potassium, unlike many other vegetables.

Cauliflower

Garlic

Onions

Radish

Turnips

Shitake mushrooms are lower in potassium than portobello and white button mushrooms

Blueberries

Cranberries

Red grapes

Pineapple

Buckwheat

Bulgur is a whole grain wheat product that makes a terrific, kidney-friendly alternative to other whole grains that are high in phosphorus and potassium.

Sea bass: While all fish are high in phosphorus, sea bass contains lower amounts than other seafood. However, it’s important to consume small portions to keep your phosphorus levels in check.

Egg whites (egg yolks contain high amounts of phosphorus)

Skinless chicken

Macadamia nuts

Olive oil

AVOID healthline.com/nutrition/fo...

Dark-colored sodas should be avoided on a renal diet, as they contain phosphorus in its additive form, which is highly absorbable by the human body.

Apricots

Avocadoes

Bananas

Oranges Oranges and orange juice are high in potassium and should be limited on a renal diet. Try grapes, apples, cranberries, or their juices instead.

Dates, raisins, prunes Nutrients are concentrated when fruits are dried. Therefore, the potassium content of dried fruit, including dates, prunes, and raisins, is extremely high and should be avoided on a renal diet.

Beets, celery are high in potassium/phosphorus

Potatoes and sweet potatoes

Tomatoes tomatoes=potassium

Swiss chard, spinach, beet greens -more concentrated/worse when cooked

Wholegrain breads

Brown rice

Dairy Dairy products contain high amounts of phosphorus, potassium, and protein and should be limited on a renal diet. Despite milk’s high calcium content, its phosphorus content may weaken bones in those with kidney disease.

Processed meats, packaged meals, chips, crackers

Commercial pickles, olives, relish

Tinned food

Eat less phosphorus, potassium, salt

niddk.nih.gov/health-inform... Too much phosphorus in your blood pulls calcium from your bones, making your bones thin, weak, and more likely to break.

Rice milk is lower in potassium than ordinary milk.

While all fish are high in phosphorus, sea bass contains lower amounts than other seafood.

Many whole grains tend to be high in phosphorus, but buckwheat is a healthy exception.

[citruskayaker in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I would adding the advice of a renal dietitian can be an invaluable guide to the foods best suited for each individual. Those links are also very helpful. With the right foods and not making exceptions or cheating, most of us can avoid or delay dialysis. One cannot rely on others, but must do the work ourselves based on thqe medical and dietary knowledge we acqire.

[userotc]

For my info, please could you advise who supplies such guidance and whether they have relevant, nutritional qualifications? Thanks.

PS Despite asking and chasing, I never received independent, scientific evidence re covid vaccination for CKD patients (you supplied guidance here a few mths ago).

[JackieJ_NKF Partner in reply to userotc]

If you have additional questions about the material in our newsletters, please feel free to email us at [e-mail]. Our Education Team will be able to further assist with any additional specific questions you may have.

In regards, to scientific evidence regarding the COVID-19 vaccination for CKD patients, we encourage our constituents to contact the United States Renal Data System (USRDS), which is a national data system that collects and distributes information about CKD. To learn more about their data, please visit: niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk/s... or email: [e-mail].

[userotc in reply to JackieJ_NKF]

Thanks. I've now sent emails for the info I seek including the new address you've supplied re covid vaccine evidence for CKD. This time, I won't be chasing up for a reply as I did for the podcast email you previously suggested and so another nil reply will lead me to conclude theres no relevant evidence.

[JackieJ_NKF Partner]

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