Nutrition Facts for Stage 3 CKD

2015-01-01 08:13

Stage 3 CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) is very common among people. At this stage, the kidneys are moderately damaged. Here are some nutrition facts to help Stage 3 CKD patients prevent some symptoms. Any questions, please email to kidney-symptoms@hotmail.com.

What diet changes can help your kidneys?

● Limit use of salt and salty foods

● Adjust protein intake

● Reduce foods high in potassium and phosphorous if necessary

● Be aware of you waster intake

Nutrition facts for Stage 3 CKD patients

Sodium (no more than 6g per day)

● Choose to flavor foods with non-salty spices such as onion, ginger, parsley, and garlic.

● Eat less canned foods, deli meats, convenience foods and salty snacks.

● Eat less ready made sauces, coatings and condiments like ketchup and soy cause.

Choose these foods more often:

● Fresh or frozen vegetables

● Whole grain breads and cereals

● Fresh or frozen meats and fish

● Plain rice and pasta

Protein (0.6-0.8 gram per kg of body weight)

● Choose high-quality protein foods like egg white, lean meat and milk.

● Limit plant protein such as beans and bean products.

● Choose fresh or frozen unprocessed meats, poultry, pork and fish most often.

Potassium

Consult your doctor whether you have abnormal potassium level. If so, you should avoid or limit:

● Avocadoes, bananas, cantaloupe or honeydew melons, organs

● Potatoes, sweet potato or yams, winter squash, tomato paste and sauces.

● Nuts and sunflower seeds.

Phosphorous

High-phosphorous foods include:

● Hot chocolate, beer, cola based soft drinks, and bottled iced tea

● Instant pancake and biscuit mixes

● Processed cheese slices and cheese spreads

You can discuss with your doctor or dietitian to make a personalized diet plan according to your won condition. Except diet, Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease should be managed with necessary medicines. You can take Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), most of which are plants, so that they are very natural for patients. If you want to get some help, please be free to contact us.

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