Foods that are vital for kidney patients betterment!

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The renal system that we usually know as kidneys are significant to filter and excrete waste from the blood and the urine. Due to not so healthy kidneys, wastes accumulate in the body and cause many health illnesses. These day's kidney-related problems are prevalent, mostly because of canned and processed food products instead of organic ones. It is essential to follow a healthy diet plan or dietary habits to prevent problems that are detrimental to your kidneys' betterment. 


There is a kidney treatment doctor, Dr. Puneet Dhawan, who always prescribed his patients to eat natural foods to cope with the condition. 


On the other hand, your hectic and a harsh lifestyle is also a reason behind your sick kidneys'. Mainly because of erratic work timings, people ignore to eat four meals of the day. It is the reason why illnesses like cancer and kidney failure are increasing day-by-day. So, it is better for your health that you follow healthy dietary habits. In contrast, you have kidney disease, then develop a healthy diet plan to prevent the situation of kidney failure. 



Now, let's see foods that are vital for kidney patients betterment! 



  1. Potassium is a mineral that is essential for a person with high blood pressure. Unfortunately, potassium is not healthy for a person who is taking treatment for his kidney disease. It can increase the number of problems for the patient. 

The following are the fruits and vegetables high in potassium that you should eschew eating if you are taking kidney treatment from a doctor. 


  • Bananas, 

  • Oranges, 

  • Cantaloupe, 

  • Honeydew, 

  • Apricots, 

  • Grapefruit,

  • Dried fruits,

  • Cooked spinach,

  • Cooked broccoli,

  • Potatoes,

  • Sweet potatoes,

  • Mushrooms,

  • Peas,

  • Cucumbers,

  • Zucchini,

  • Eggplant,

  • Leafy greens,

  • Tomato juice,

  • Prune juice,

  • Apricot juice, or

  • Grapefruit juice


On top of all these, avoid consuming certain dairy products like milk, curd, cottage cheese (paneer), yogurt, etc., that are also high in potassium. 



2. Protein is for healthy muscles and bones, contrast, detrimental to your ill kidney. Proteinuria is a kidney-related illness that happens because of the high amount of proteins like albumin in the blood. A kidney patient should eschew eating the following food items that are excellent sources of protein. 

  • Eggs

  • Oats

  • Almonds 

  • Chicken breast

  • Cottage cheese

  • Greek yogurt 

  • Milk products 

  • Broccoli 

  • Lean beef 

  • Tuna 

  • Quinoa 

  • Whey protein supplements 

  • Lentils 

  • Pumpkin seeds 

  • Turkey breast 

  • All types of fish 

  • Shrimp

  • Peanuts 

  • Brussels sprouts 


These are a few of the food items that are restricted to people who are taking kidney treatment. 


3. Fiber helps reduce increased creatinine level and also reduce the risk of kidney cancer. The following are the food items that are high in fiber and can be eaten by kidney patients. 


  • Fiber-rich fruits are apples, strawberries, and raspberries.

  • Vegetables darker in color are more top in the fiber-like carrots, beets, collard greens, Swiss chard, spinach, and artichokes (brown, red, and sweet).

  • Beans and legumes are delicious, filled with fiber - navy, white, garbanzo, and kidney beans.

  • Whole grain bread: Select 7-grain, dark rye, cracked wheat, pumpernickel. 

  • Grains: bulgur wheat, brown rice, wild rice, and barley instead of white rice.


4. Avoid consuming supplements containing creatine or protein. During kidney disease, high protein and creatine consumption can augment the number of issues for a kidney patient. 


5. The other foods that you should eschew eating if you are taking kidney treatment from a doctor.


  • Fried foods like deep-fried butter, egg roll, emping, falafel, flauta, fried coke, and fried dough.

  • Vegetables like sweet potato, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, tomato, and potato. 

  • Processed and packed food items 

  • Canned food products 

  • Artificial sweeteners

  • Dry fruits and nuts like raisins, cashew-nuts dates, and figs

  • Milk products like curd, cheese, butter, and milk

  • Refined cereals 


Along with healthy foods, kidney patients should do the following things to cease and terminate the disease. 


1. Regulate high blood pressure or hypertension.

2. Control elevated blood sugar levels or diabetes.

3. If anyone has obesity or thyroid, then do something to keep your weight in control.

4. Do meditation if someone is going through anxiety or mental trauma.

5. Control high cholesterol levels. 



On the off chance, anyone has kidney disease, holds the hands of Karma Ayurveda.  One more important thing, before including or deleting anything from your diet, consult your doctor. 

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