how much protein daily

[Radars]

how are you supposed to manage your protein daily when there is protein in nearly everything, I am only 8st now so would it be safe to eat a tin of tuna a day 24 grams.

[Prscu24]

I use a nutrition tracker app on my phone and try to limit my protein intake to what my nutritionist recommends. I was also advised to cut my animal protein intake to half of my daily intake of protein and replace it with plant based protein.

[Radars in reply to Prscu24]

thanks I haven't seen a dietitian yet, I am waiting for an appointment God knows when it will be the way things are now ,I use alpro soya unsweetened milk and yoghurt at the moment I don't know how much protein I should have, but there is protein in everything I also have wholegrain bread and that contains protein so it's hard work till I see a dietitian.

[FelineFandom146]

Hello from across the pond here in the USA! Using a diet and/or nutrition app helps some. I am old school and read the labels and write it down. I did use an app called Kidney Diet, which I can recommend but it isn't free. What is? I got tired of using my phone for it. A book you might find useful to keep track and help you with telling you how much protein is Stopping Kidney Disease by Lee Hull, the author is a CKD patient of many years himself. He breaks down the protein for you. Very useful information. There are two books: one large full of medical tests and info, etc and a smaller book. The latter is the one you want, unless you want to know more. FYI: I'm in Stage 5 CKD aka Kidney Failure with a eGFR of 10.9 and try to limit my protein to no more than 23grams per day. I follow a Whole Food Plant Based Diet with no animal protein at all. Animal Protein is no good for CKD patients. Animal Protein has a very high Renal Acid Load, which is very bad for us. I used to love tuna in the tin, too but it is too high in Renal Acid and didn't fare well for me. You may want to avoid it. Your choice. Hope this info helps. I wish you well.

[Radars in reply to FelineFandom146]

thanks, it's all confusing because I also have osteoporosis what's good for proteinuria is not good for osteoporosis, I need protein and calcium for my bones, I have had 2 infusions of zoledronic acid, at the moment I am using alpro unsweetened soya milk and yogurt, regarding tuna I thought that was ok as long as you rinsed it, I will look into the books by Lee hull, I am only into the early stages so my diet will be different from yours at the moment. cheers.

[Clouds68]

Best way… vegetation. I am one and my neph says he wishes all of his patients were vegetarian! I do eat occasional fish, but mostly vegetarian diet. A great app is chronometer. It is super detailed and helpful in tracking nutrients.