When protein is broken down in the body, it produces nitrogen wastes. Your kidneys have lost the ability to get rid of those wastes. As they build up, you can experience nausea, vomiting, fatigue and loss of appetitite. Lowering the protein in your diet lowers the amount of wastes in the blood and lessens the work load of the kidney.
>>>Foods High in Protein:
Animal products like fish, poultry, eggs, meat and dairy products
Vegetable products like breads, cereals, rice, pasta, and dried beans |
Sodium is a mineral in your body used for maintaining fluid balance, regulating blood pressure, muscle contraction and nerve activity.
When your kidneys are not working properly they lose the ability to get rid of excess dietary sodium. This can lead to serious health problems.
>>Foods High in Sodium
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Phosphorus is a mineral in the body that works with calcium to keep your bones healthy and strong. Phosphorus is also needed for normal nerve and muscle function. When kidney function declines, the body cannot get rid of excess phosphorus (phosphorus levels increase) and the body cannot take in enough calcium (calcium levels decrease). To try and correct this imbalance the body will “steal” calcium from the bones, which makes the bones weak.
>>Foods High in Potassium |
Potassium is a mineral in your body used to control your heart beat. It maintains your normal body fluids and is responsible for moving your muscles and sending messages to your nerves.
When your kidneys are not working properly they lose the ability to get rid of excess potassium. High levels of potassium in the blood can be dangerous to your health.
>>Foods High in Potassium |
