In the course of kidney disease treatment, patients with kidney disease should pay more attention to their diet. Many patients mistakenly believe that as long as they engage in heavy supplementation, it is beneficial for the treatment of kidney disease. Experts point out that this approach is wrong, and excessive consumption of certain foods will only increase the burden on the kidneys, which is not conducive to the treatment of kidney disease.
Now, let's introduce some common knowledge about diet for kidney disease.
Dietary Guideline 1: The diet should be low in salt and light. Avoid alcohol and spicy foods, and reduce the intake of greasy and fatty foods rich in animal protein (such as fatty meat, shrimp, crab, etc.).
Dietary Guideline 2: For those with edema, high blood pressure, or heart failure, a low-salt or salt-free diet should be followed.
Dietary Guideline 3: Avoid beans and their products (such as tofu, bean sprouts, bean powder, etc.).
Dietary Guideline 4: Patients with renal insufficiency and uremia should pay special attention to the following:
1) Avoid beans and their products, and reduce the intake of nuts (such as walnuts, chestnuts, almonds, etc.) and preserved foods (such as pickles, soy-preserved vegetables, etc.).
2) During the renal failure stage, the kidneys have limited ability to excrete water, so the intake of water needs to be controlled. It is recommended to calculate it using the following formula: Water intake = total urine output from the previous day + 500-800 ml.
3) The daily intake of high-protein foods (such as lean meat, milk, eggs, etc.) should be controlled. Depending on the individual's condition, the general daily intake for an adult is about 2-3 liang (100-150 grams), and it should be consumed in 3-5 separate meals.