Renal dietitians encourage most people on hemodialysis to eat high-quality protein because it produces less waste for removal during dialysis.
High-quality protein comes from meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Avoid processed meats such as hot dogs and canned chili, which have high amounts of sodium and phosphorus.
Red bell peppers-1/2 cup serving red bell pepper = 1 mg sodium, 88 mg potassium, 10 mg phosphorus.
Cabbage-1/2 cup serving green cabbage = 6 mg sodium, 60 mg potassium, 9 mg phosphorus.
Cauliflower.
Garlic.
Onions.
Apples.
Cranberries.
Blueberries.
Getting The Right Amount Of Calories
Getting the right amount of energy (calories) is important for overall health and well being.
The energy needs of every individual is different due to their age,gender,body size,Physical activity level and medical conditions.
For PD patients:the dialysate used provides extra calories in the form of carbohydrates(dextrose).You may need to reduce your daily carbohydrates intake to prevent excessive calories intake
Adequate in Protein
Protein essential for building and repairing muscles.
Dialysis patients require a higher protein intake as same amount of protein are lost during the dialysis treatment
High quality protein includes meat,poultry,fish and egg white.
Most dairy products such as yogurt,milk,cheese and soy product.
The right kind and correct amount of protein in vital for dialysis patients to stay healthy
Low in phosphorus
Avoid High phosphate foods such as:
Dairy products
Bone-based soups
Bean products
colas
Cocoa and related products
organ meats
Control in fluids
Due to reduced kidney function,dialysis patient have reduced urine output....Therefore it is important for dialysis patients to adhere to their fluid restriction
