{"id":896,"date":"2024-03-29T15:56:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T10:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diet4uwellness.com\/blog\/?p=896"},"modified":"2024-07-13T14:25:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T08:55:07","slug":"chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diet4uwellness.com\/blog\/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"CKD DIET : Guide to Managing Chronic Kidney Disease Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>Effective CKD Diet Strategies for Better Kidney Health<\/span><\/h1>\n

Chronic Kidney Disease<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is also known as \u201c<\/span>kidney failure<\/span><\/strong>\u201d, i.e. the gradual loss of\u00a0<\/span>normal kidney<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0functions<\/span>. The kidney<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0plays a vital\u00a0<\/span>role in filtering<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0all the harmful substances present in our blood, reabsorbing the useful ones that could be put to use once again, leading to the formation of the appropriate volume of urine daily. If the\u00a0<\/span>kidney<\/span><\/strong> starts to slack, then there could be an abnormal build-up of toxic substances in the blood, leading to heinous physiological effects like metabolic acidosis, anemia and even cardiac diseases. As\u00a0<\/span>kidneys<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0can no longer balance the salt and mineral concentration in the body, the onus lies on the patient to follow a diet that would help in controlling the salt levels in the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Medical Nutrition Therapy in CKD Diet<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

MNT<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is nutrition counselling from a registered nutritionist or a dietician. Dietician Rukhsana Azhar<\/a> is one of the dietitians who can provide diet meal charts for people diagnosed with advanced\u00a0<\/span>chronic kidney disease (CKD).<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Often, the medical professionals diagnosing the case refer to specific dieticians who guide the patients with the appropriate diet to make sure that the\u00a0<\/span>kidney<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is not put under any further pressure, thus improving the quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is counting calories so important?<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though people follow the method of \u201ccounting calories\u201d, it\u2019s not really needed for ordinary people. But yes, it is a precautionary measure for people with minor or\u00a0<\/span>advanced CKD<\/span><\/strong>. Calories are the energy packets which provide the \u201cenergy\u201d needed for daily activities. If one consumes fewer calories than the actual required amount, then it would lead to eventual weight loss. This is called a\u00a0<\/span>\u201ccalorie deficit\u201d<\/span><\/strong>. Research has shown that a progressive decline in glomerular filtration rate in CKD patients causes a significant reduction in appetite. Appetite is directly related to the \u201chunger hormone\u201d or ghrelin along with the brain stimulus. However,\u00a0<\/span>CKD patients<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0cannot afford to be anorexic, accounting for their poor appetite. They undergo\u00a0<\/span>dialysis<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0often and hence need to consume a regular and balanced diet, as recommended by a registered dietician<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Role of protein in CKD diet<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Protein is a vital substance that should be part of one\u2019s regular diet. It helps build muscles and tissues and plays a vital role in tissue repair, especially for those who are involved in weight training. Our body uses the protein and breaks it down into smaller compounds and waste materials, which need to be excreted out. However, as the\u00a0<\/span>kidneys<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0are not functioning at their highest in patients with CKD, nutritionists recommend a diet with moderate protein intake so that waste does not accumulate in the body. It\u2019s a misconception that protein is only possible from animal sources. But that\u2019s not true. Protein can be from both plant and animal sources.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Animal source protein<\/strong><\/td>\nPlant source protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Meat options like chicken, mutton, beef, pork<\/td>\n\u00a0 Soy food like soya chunks, tofu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Eggs<\/td>\n\u00a0 Beans, lentils<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Fish<\/td>\n\u00a0 Oatmeal, cereals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Dairy products like milk, butter, cheese, ghee, curd, paneer<\/td>\n\u00a0 Nuts, seeds like walnuts, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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General Tips for protein consumption in CKD patients<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00fc Smaller portions of animal proteins like Fish, Meat and dairy products are to be consumed. As meat and dairy products contain high amounts of phosphorous, it\u2019s best to consume them in considerably lower amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00fc Rest of the protein requirement should be compensated with plant protein sources like beans, soy products and a vast assortment of nuts and seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n

A registered dietician-detail provides a detailed diet chart<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Role of fats in a CKD diet<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

In recent times, fats have often been considered synonymous with \u201cweight gain\u201d or \u201cunhealthy\u201d; however, it\u2019s not true. Fats, just like others, are an essential component of a curated balanced diet. Fats are known to be stored in the fatty tissues and are put to use when the body is in dire need of energy to perform a function, and no immediate energy source like carbohydrates is present. The wrong kind of fats may lead to heart diseases and also put extra pressure on the\u00a0<\/span>kidneys<\/span><\/strong>. Patients with\u00a0<\/span>CKD<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0have a higher risk of cardiac disease, hence the need to control the nutrient uptake. Saturated and trans fats are the sources of fat, which can spike up cholesterol levels and block the blood vessels, in turn leading to cardiac failures. However, one can totally have\u00a0<\/span>monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (PUFA) fats<\/span><\/strong>. Trans fats are mainly present in deep-fried, baked food, fast food, etc., which might be readily available and tasty to the taste buds but are immensely harmful to one\u2019s health.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Dos and Don\u2019ts of Fat Intake in CKD diet<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Monounsaturated Fats\/PUFAs<\/td>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Trans\/Saturated Fats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 Can be consumed more, good for health<\/td>\n\u00a0 Harmful for health<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 Nuts like walnuts, cashew, macadamia nuts<\/td>\n\u00a0 Red meat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 Seeds like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds<\/td>\n\u00a0 French fries, highly deep-fried snacks and food<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 Oils like olive oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil<\/td>\n\u00a0 Butter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/span>Need to check Sodium intake-CKD patients<\/span><\/u><\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Sodium is a mineral found in regular salt, hence a daily part of one\u2019s diet.\u00a0<\/span>The kidney\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>plays a role in reabsorbing these mineral ions in the last stage of the excretory system to maintain a proper sodium balance in the body. Improper filtering of sodium ions might lead to an increase in blood pressure, oedema (swelling up of the face), and further stress on\u00a0<\/span>the kidneys<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and heart. Thus, CKD patients need to consume salt and other sodium-containing products like preservatives, pickles, ready-made packaged food, and snacks only under proper guidance and as per the diet chart provided by their concerned dietician.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips to reduce the sodium intake in the daily diet of a CKD patient<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00fc Packaged, canned food is to be avoided as much as possible. Canned foods are known to have high amounts of preservatives, which are loaded with salts, sodium and phosphorous ions.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00fc It is best to consume fresh fruits and vegetables and prepare food from scratch rather than relying on ready-to-cook food items.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00fc Natural herbs and Indian spices should be used instead of preservatives. Indian spices act as an excellent seasoning rather than artificial preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00fc Check the labels in the ingredient list for the sodium content.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00fc Properly rinse and drain canned food, which is known to contain extra preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Need to check Potassium intake-CKD patients<\/span><\/u><\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Potassium is a more complex mineral to be\u00a0<\/span>filtered by the kidneys<\/span><\/strong>. So, in\u00a0<\/span>CKD patients<\/span><\/strong>, it becomes way too complicated to filter out the potassium ions from the blood, leading to potassium accumulation. Too much potassium can put a strain on the heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

To lower potassium in the diet<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00fc It is wise to choose low-potassium fruits. Bananas are a high-potassium fruit. Hence, they need to be avoided by\u00a0<\/span>CKD patients<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00fc Avoiding packaged and canned food containing high preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00fc Certain cooking methods could be followed that are known to lower the potassium levels in vegetables, such as potatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00fc Consulting a board-certified dietician to curate a\u00a0<\/span>CKD-friendly diet chart<\/span><\/strong>, or one could also follow the articles by DIET4UWELLNESS<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Need to check Phosphorus intake-CKD patients<\/span><\/u><\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

CKD patients have\u00a0<\/span>failing kidneys<\/span><\/strong>, so it is difficult for them to filter out excess phosphorous ions from the blood. Excess phosphorous in the blood can lead to weakening of the bones. Phosphorous is a critical component of preservatives added to the canned and ready-to-eat food items. Also, it is found in protein-rich foods like red Meat. Thus, it is best to keep track of phosphorous as per the diet chart prepared by a dietician.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Foods lower in phosphorous<\/strong><\/td>\nFoods higher in phosphorous<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 Bread, pasta and rice<\/td>\n\u00a0 Dairy food like butter, ghee, curd and yoghurt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 Cereals and cornflakes<\/td>\n\u00a0 Beans, lentils and nuts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 Fresh fruits and vegetables<\/td>\n\u00a0 Meat, poultry and fish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/span>Liquid consumption in CKD patients?<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Our body needs a certain level of fluids to function correctly. However, in CKD patients, as they have a\u00a0<\/span>malfunctioning kidney<\/span><\/strong>, it is better to limit the amount of liquids. In such cases, removing excess liquids from the body would put the\u00a0<\/span>kidneys<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0under more stress. Excess liquid accumulation in the body could lead to oedema, rising blood pressure, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Eating right for CKD<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Opting for foods with less salt and less preservatives<\/u><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The only way to do this is to incorporate as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible. Cut fruits packaged into cans and crates are loaded with preservatives, which are harmful to the\u00a0<\/span>kidneys<\/span><\/strong>. Pickles and packaged snacks also contain preservatives and\u00a0<\/span>high salt content<\/span><\/strong>, which put the\u00a0<\/span>kidneys\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>at further risk, making\u00a0<\/span>CKD conditions<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0worse than before.<\/span><\/p>\n

Opting for the right amounts of protein and avoiding very high protein sources<\/strong><\/span><\/u>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The list of very high proteins includes red Meat like mutton, which are to be avoided as much as possible. Instead, eggs and chicken should be consumed in moderation. Beans and lentils could also be preferred options, especially for vegetarians.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose unsaturated fats like monounsaturated\/PUFAs, and avoid saturated and trans-fat options<\/strong>.<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

Fats foods and deep-fried food items are rich in unhealthy fats like Trans and saturated fats, which are very harmful both for the heart and\u00a0<\/span>kidney health<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and, hence, should be avoided by\u00a0<\/span>CKD patients<\/span><\/strong>. However, healthy fats like nuts and seeds are an important addition to their diet, which would provide the already immunocompromised patients with the required amount of energy to undergo their daily chores.<\/span><\/p>\n

FAQs Regarding CKD DIET<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Q:-How long can a patient with CKD live?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A:- CKD or Chronic Kidney Disease<\/span><\/strong>. The life expectancy of a person diagnosed with\u00a0<\/span>CKD\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>depends on their age and sex. Let\u2019s say a 60-year-old man can live for an average of 15 years with\u00a0<\/span>stage 1 kidney disease<\/span><\/strong>. That can decrease down to 13 years, eight years, and six years in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th stages of\u00a0<\/span>CKD<\/span><\/strong>, respectively. This life expectancy is a bit higher in the case of women of a similar age demographic. For a 60-year-old woman, stage 1\u00a0<\/span>kidney<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0disease can give a person approximately 18-20 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q:- How long can a person survive with CKD without treatment?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A:- A person diagnosed with <\/span>advanced-stage kidney failure<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0can hardly survive for a few weeks without proper treatment or dialysis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q:- What is the most significant risk factor for CKD patients?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A:- Some of the <\/span>risk factors in CKD patients<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0include heart disease, diabetes and increased blood pressure. Managing the food, diet, and lifestyle<\/a> would help manage these risk factors, thus improving\u00a0<\/span>kidney health<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q:- Which is the last stage of CKD?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A:- The most advanced stage of <\/span>kidney failure<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is stage 5. When one reaches stage 5, the life expectancy balances out for both men and women. This stage is also called\u00a0<\/span>End-stage renal disease (ESRD)<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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