Do you have kidney issues? You can work directly with Joe Leech (MSc Nutrition and Dietetics) for an individualized approach
The kidneys are small but powerful organs that perform many important functions. #kito #kidney #problems #health #USAHealth
Unfortunately, there are various ways in which these vital organs can become damaged and Kidney disease now affects about 10% of the worldís population
If you have kidney disease it's important to follow a special diet and eat certain foods, which we're touching on in this video.
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The kidneys are small but powerful organs that perform many important functions. #kito #kidney #problems #health #USAHealth
Unfortunately, there are various ways in which these vital organs can become damaged and Kidney disease now affects about 10% of the worldís population
If you have kidney disease it's important to follow a special diet and eat certain foods, which we're touching on in this video.
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00:00The kidneys are small but powerful organs
00:04that perform many important functions.
00:06Unfortunately, there are various ways
00:07in which these organs can become damaged,
00:10and kidney disease now affects
00:11about 10% of the world's population.
00:13If you have kidney disease,
00:14it's important to follow a special diet
00:16and eat certain foods,
00:18which we're touching on in this video.
00:24When the kidneys aren't working properly,
00:25waste builds up in the blood,
00:27including waste products from food.
00:29That's why for most people with advanced kidney disease,
00:31it's important to follow a kidney-friendly diet
00:33that helps decrease the amount of waste in the blood.
00:36This diet is often referred to as a renal diet,
00:38and it helps boost kidney function
00:40while protecting it from further damage.
00:42While dietary restrictions vary depending on the individual,
00:45it's common for patients to restrict
00:46the following nutrients.
00:48Sodium is found in many foods
00:50and a major component of table salt.
00:52Now, damaged kidneys can't filter out excess sodium,
00:54causing its blood levels to rise.
00:56It's often recommended to limit sodium
00:57to less than 2,000 milligrams per day.
01:00Potassium plays many critical roles in the body,
01:02but those with kidney disease need to limit potassium
01:04to avoid dangerously high blood levels.
01:06It's usually recommended to limit potassium
01:08to less than 2,000 milligrams per day.
01:10Damaged kidneys can't remove excess phosphorus,
01:13a mineral in many foods.
01:14High levels can cause damage to the body,
01:16so dietary phosphorus is restricted
01:18to less than 800 to 1,000 milligrams per day
01:20in most patients.
01:21And protein is another nutrient
01:23that people with kidney disease may need to limit,
01:25as waste products from protein metabolism
01:28can't be cleared out by damaged kidneys.
01:29However, those with end-stage renal disease
01:31undergoing dialysis, which is a treatment
01:33that filters and cleans the blood,
01:36they might have greater protein needs,
01:38but that would be working with a specialist.
01:40Each person with kidney disease is different,
01:42and that's why it's important to talk
01:43to your healthcare provider about the best diet for you.
01:46With all that in mind, we're now gonna look
01:48at some delicious and healthy foods
01:49that are low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.
01:53Number one, cauliflower.
01:54Cauliflower is a really nutritious vegetable
01:56that's high in many nutrients,
01:58including vitamin C, K, and folate.
02:01One cup, or 124 grams, of cooked cauliflower
02:04contains 19 milligrams of sodium,
02:06176 milligrams of potassium, and 40 milligrams of phosphorus.
02:11Plus, I like that mashed cauliflower
02:12can be used as a replacement for potato,
02:14as a low-potassium side dish.
02:16Number two, red grapes.
02:18Not only are red grapes delicious,
02:20they're also really high in vitamin C
02:21and contain beneficial compounds called flavonoids.
02:25Additionally, red grapes are high in resveratrol,
02:27a type of flavonoid that has been shown
02:29to benefit heart health and protect against diabetes
02:31and cognitive decline.
02:33They are, of course, kidney-friendly as well,
02:35with half a cup containing 1.5 milligrams of sodium,
02:38144 milligrams of potassium, and 15 milligrams of phosphorus.
02:42Number three, blueberries.
02:44Blueberries are packed with nutrients
02:45and are one of the best sources
02:46of antioxidants that you can eat.
02:48In particular, these sweet berries contain antioxidants
02:51called anthocyanins, which may protect
02:53against heart disease, certain cancers,
02:55cognitive decline, and diabetes.
02:57One cup, or 148 grams, of fresh blueberries
03:00contains only 1.5 milligrams of sodium,
03:03114 milligrams of potassium, and 18 milligrams of phosphorus.
03:08Number four, egg whites.
03:09Although eggs are really nutritious,
03:11the yolks are really high in phosphorus,
03:14making just the egg white more appropriate
03:17for someone following a renal diet.
03:19Fortunately, egg whites provide a high-quality,
03:21kidney-friendly source of protein
03:23because they're very low in phosphorus.
03:25Two large egg whites contain 110 milligrams of sodium,
03:28108 milligrams of potassium,
03:30and only 10 milligrams of phosphorus.
03:32Number five, macadamia nuts.
03:34Most popular nuts, like almonds and peanuts,
03:37are high in phosphorus and not recommended
03:38for people on a renal diet.
03:40However, macadamia nuts are a delicious
03:42and low-phosphorus option.
03:44One ounce, or 28 grams, of macadamia nuts
03:46contains 1.4 milligrams of sodium,
03:48103 milligrams of potassium, and 53 milligrams of phosphorus.
03:53Number six, skinless chicken.
03:55Although a limited protein intake is necessary
03:57for some kidney issues, providing the body
04:00with adequate amounts of high-quality protein
04:02is vital to health.
04:03Skinless chicken breast contains
04:05about 60 milligrams of sodium,
04:06and about 200 milligrams of potassium and phosphorus,
04:09which is a lot less than skin on chicken.
04:12When shopping for chicken, choose fresh chicken
04:14and avoid pre-made roasted chicken,
04:16as it contains large amounts of sodium and phosphorus.
04:19Lastly, remember to always discuss your food preferences
04:21with your healthcare provider to ensure
04:23that you're following the best diet
04:25for your particular needs.
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