Subhash Chandra Subhash Chandra Asked 10 months ago

What foods to eat with kidney disease?

My kidney function is not so good, and the doctor said I have kidney disease. I'm trying to follow a kidney-friendly diet. What foods should I focus on eating to support my kidneys?

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Ramakant Vyas Ramakant Vyas Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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In kidney issues, managing blood pressure is half the battle. You must eat low-sodium foods, avoid processed pickles and papads, and get your serum creatinine levels tested regularly.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

My kitchen now looks like a science lab with food weighing scales. Just keeping salt low and avoiding high-potassium bananas is keeping me going for now.

Meera Banerjee Meera Banerjee Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I can only share that in our family, we avoid spinach, tomatoes, and high-protein dals for kidney patients. Every case is unique, so please check with your doctor.

Pradeep Kamat Pradeep Kamat Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Instead of spending on imported low-protein foods, plan your budget for regular monthly dialysis or blood tests. Simple home foods like white rice and cabbage are economical and safe.

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Ganga Ram Ganga Ram Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Bhai, simple lauki, tori, and thin moong dal are best for the body. Don't eat heavy spices or outside food, and take care of your health calmly.

Abhinav Sinha Abhinav Sinha Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

My father is dealing with stage 3 CKD. We strictly limit his protein and fluid intake as per his doctor's prescription, and it has really helped stabilize his creatinine.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Please don't worry, eating freshly cooked, simple meals with low salt will help keep your kidneys stable. Take your medicines on time.

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Does anyone else get very anxious thinking about what veggies to cook? I am always scared that if I eat the wrong thing, my urea levels will shoot up overnight.

Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My grandmother used to suggest drinking various root decoctions, but with kidney issues, we must trust the nephrologist first. We keep our daily food simple with light rice, low-potassium gourds, and strictly follow the doctor's guidelines.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Kidney disease is too sensitive for any self-management or online tips. Please get a proper renal diet plan from your doctor because potassium and phosphorus limits differ for everyone.

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