A Low Phosphorus Diet is Important For Pre-Dialysis Kidney Disease By Mathea Ford, RD/LD www.renaldiethq.com
Why Do You Need To Follow A Low Phosphorus Diet? • Research has shown that a low phosphorus renal diet can significantly slow down the deterioration of kidney functions • The Low Phosphorus Diet together with a Pre-Dialysis Diet are aimed at counteracting waste build-up by limiting the amount of protein and phosphorus.
A Low Phosphorus Diet Can Slow Down The Progression of Kidney Disease • Not everybody who suffers from kidney failure will be treated with dialysis • It is only when the kidney function falls to about 10% of normal that dialysis is initiated. • What you eat can help or hinder your kidney function significantly
A Low Phosphorus Diet is A Part of The Pre-Dialysis Diet • Both diets are aimed at boosting the effectiveness of your medical renal treatment by regulating the amount of waste products in your blood. • Now some dos and don’ts
Foods You Can Eat Freely in a PreDialysis Diet and Low Phosphorus Diet • * Fresh fruits except bananas and oranges * Vegetables such as green beans, onions, garlic bell peppers. Restrict leafy vegetables and potatoes. * Non-dairy creamers, un-enriched soy or rice milk * Creamer * Enriched white bread * Light colored soft drinks
Foods to Restrict When Following a PreDialysis Diet and Low Phosphorus Diet: • * Dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream. You should restrict milk to half a cup a day. Avoid using milk in sauces. * Dried beans, peas and seeds * Nuts including peanut butter * Leafy green vegetables, mushrooms and parsley * Colas and dark colored soft drinks * Processed meats * Dried fruits * Fish and seafood can have high potassium levels * Whole grain foods * Chocolate
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