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Interior photos: Mario Matassa/Stockfood, . ISBN: Print 978-1-62315-661-9 | eBook 978-1-62315-662-6 5 DIET TIPS FOR HEALTHIER KIDNEYS By now, you have probably learned quite a bit about chronic kidney disease. You may have symptoms or you may not. The good news? There are many ways you can slow down its progression and take back some control. Here are five specific steps you can take to help you feel better and preserve your kidney function. Limit the amount of salt (sodium) in your diet. Monitor your sodium intake and maintain a healthy blood pressure below 140/90 mm Hg.

Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, which are naturally low in sodium. Cut back on high-sodium foods, such as processed foods, fried foods, deli meats, and soy sauce. Aim for less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium each day. Lose excess weight, if needed. Ask your physician or registered dietitian to determine your body mass index, also known as BMI. BMI is a measure of body mass based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. Select foods with lower levels of phosphorus. Low-phosphorus foods can help protect your bones and blood vessels. Select foods with lower levels of phosphorus. Low-phosphorus foods can help protect your bones and blood vessels.

Nowadays, a lot of food products have added phosphorus. Check ingredient labels for phosphorus or words with phos in them. Eat the right amount of potassium. This will help your nerves and muscles work the proper way. If the potassium level in your blood is high, avoid salt substitutes because they can be very high in potassium. Other foods rich in potassium include dark green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes, oranges, orange juice, bananas, dried fruit, and melons. Make heart-healthy food choices. A diet filled with lean meats, chicken, turkey without the skin, fish, and whole grains in moderation will go a long way toward maintaining health.

Meat, fish, and poultry portions should be kept to about 3 ounces, or the size of a bar of soap.

I dedicate this book to
all my patients at DaVita.
Sometimes I inspire you;
more often, you inspire me.T he lifestyle choices we ask of our patients to maintain their health is vital. Among complex diseases, patients with kidney disease have specific needsnutrition being one of the most important. As a nephrologist, I have told my own patients to watch what you eat knowing full well just how hard it is to cut back on the amount of salt in their diet, avoid foods that are high in potassium, or restrict their phosphorus and fluid intake. Those restrictions essentially take a lot of choice and flavor out of their lives. This is what I love about Susans approach in this book.

A nutrition expert with over a decade of experience taking care of patients, she simply makes the diet easy and satisfying. As you read her book, it will probably surprise you that a renal diet can look and taste so good while still being healthy. While proper nutrition may not be something that your body responds to immediately, adhering to a renal diet is likely to greatly reduce the chances of having more kidney complications or being hospitalized. Susan has done a masterful job in educating patients about their disease, explaining why watching your diet is important, and offering meal plans and recipes that encourage compliance and funinformation that can make a huge difference in their lives. John Wigneswaran, MD Vice President Clinical Affairs DaVita Healthcare Partners

Y oure not alone. According to the National Kidney Foundation, 26 million American adults have chronic kidney disease.

Millions of others are at high risk or have signs of the disease and dont know it. Chronic kidney disease is not reversible, but you can learn what options are available to prevent it from getting worse. Your most effective method of prevention? Your diet. As a renal dietitian, my job is to teach you how to take a proactive role in your health and eat better so you can continue to lead a productive and active life. The health of your kidneys is greatly affected by your diet, so it is important to know which foods are best to eat and which ones may cause problems. A proper renal diet controls the amount of protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus that you consume.