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Renal Diet

16 Nov

renal dietThanks for stopping by my renal diet website. I hope you find the information here very helpful!

FINALLY there is a very new and exciting kidney diet report written by the now almost famous Rachael Gordon called Kidney Diet Secrets.

Rachael is a registered nurse and has put a ton of time into her kidney diet secrets report. Having worked directly with kidney patients for 10 plus years Rachael knowledge of kidney issue’s is second to none.

Her report includes a 7 day diet plan and 100′s of recipes. Her report has helped thousands of kidney suffers. This is a no nonsense report. Now you don’t have to worry about expensive doctor bills and strong toxic drugs just follow her report and results will follow!

 

Are You At Risk of Having Kidney Failure?

  • Kidney Stones
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Diabetes – Diabetic Renal Disease
  • High Blood Pressure from renal problems
  • Genetic or Family predisposition to kidney diseases
  • Relatives of people whos on Dialysis
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Potassium deficiency
  • Chronic use of painkillers
  • Lithium takers

 

Do Any of These Symptoms Sound Familiar To You?

  • Positive protein traces in the urine after a paper strip test.
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle Cramps
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Easy Bruising
  • Itching
  • Difficulty breathing upon Exertion

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Renal Disease is growing at an alarming rate. Millions of people all over the world are suffering. It must stop fast!

So what exactly do we get inside this report? Here is a little Idea

How you can reduce or get rid of fatigue and muscle cramps with an effortless strategy that takes just minutes to implement…

Emergency approaches you should to know. This will need to be included in each and every kidney disease patients on all ages.

How to use the power of a common item that you may have right now to treat some annoying symptoms of your renal disease.

A forbidden secret method to get rid of kidney pains if you are experiencing it right now. You will be amazed how painless it is.

How to manage diabetic kidney disease. If you have diabetes we will help you as well

Loosing weight while treating kidney failure. If you do it the wrong way, far riskier consequences await you. Its a must learn for each and every patient.

How to control and avoid anemia. All too often kidney patients are prone to having this condition, right after studying the secret inside, its as fantastic as impossible.

Family members-1st therapy approach. Not only will this book take care of you, your whole family and even friends can readily implement these kidney-wellness practices immediately.

Plus a TON More!!!!

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You can get Kidney Diet Secrets Here!

I hope you give Kidney Diet Secrets a try! Let us know how it goes!

Be Well

 
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Renal Diet Recipes

14 Nov

If you currently haRenal Diet Recipesve a kidney problem, then it is for your best interest to change your entire diet and food consumption.

However, the renal diet may be sort of a tasteless diet, but it is for body and kidney’s best interest. What you should keep in mind whilst dieting is that food was not made to be delicious, as it is only there to feed your body.

What are some renal diet recipes?

-Breakfast

A very kidney-friendly breakfast would have to be a baked pancake. Ingredients for baked pancake: 2 regular eggs, 1 and a half cup of starch, 1 and a half cup of milk, a pinch of salt, a pinch of nutmeg, and half a spoon of extra virgin olive oil. Preparation: Heat up the oven to about 445 f, then beat the two eggs with the milk until you have achieved no more lumps.

Afterwards, add some flour, salt and some of the nutmeg until all of the ingredients have no more lumps. Put some extra virgin olive oil into a pan and heat the pan for about ten minutes. After everything is prepared, you can then gradually place the pancake batter on the pan. Wait for about 15 minutes for the pancake batter to cook, and once you see it starting to become golden brown it is ready to be eaten.

-Lunch

A simple tuna sandwich is probably the perfect thing to eat for lunch, as the preparation is very fast and simple. Ingredients for a kidney-friendly tuna sandwich: Pita bread, canned tuna in water, non-fat cheese, and lemon slices. Preparation: First, drain the can of tuna and then, toast the pita bread with a couple thin slices of non-fat cheese.

Afterwards, put the tuna on the pita bread and toast it again for a second time. Lastly, squirt some lemons on the tuna and pita bread. This tuna sandwich will only take you about ten minutes to make, but it is seriously delicious.

-Dinner

Vegetables kabobs are probably the best thing to eat for dinner, as it is also a very kidney-friendly meal. Ingredients for a vegetable kabob: Cabbage, sweet corn, mushroom, squash, salt-free pepper, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Preparation:

First you will need two sticks to place all of your vegetables. Afterwards, put some extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice on a pre-heated pan and then, sauté all of the vegetables. When you are done sautéing, you can then put the vegetables in the sticks. Lastly, put some of the salt-free pepper on the vegetables and you are ready to eat.

What are a couple of foods to avoid?

-Protein

New patients are often advised to not eat much protein in their renal diet. However, once they are on the next step of their dialysis, they must increase the amount of protein in their diet. Egg, meat, cheese, poultry, and many other dairy products have a very high percentage of protein.

These foods are what you need to consume during your protein diet, as they are filled with protein. During this diet you won’t be eating much fruits, vegetables, cereals, bread, bran, grain and starches, as they don’t contain much protein.

-Potassium

Potassium rich foods must be avoided during your dialysis, as a high level of potassium can really interfere during the dialysis process. A couple of foods you must avoid during dialysis are raisins, potato, bananas, lima beans, tomato juice, prunes and spinach. These foods are very high in potassium and is not recommended to consume during dialysis.

So if you want a healthy and happy kidney, then you should definitely follow these recipes and tips. These recipes will really keep your kidney healthy, and will not harm your body whatsoever.

 
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Renal Diet Foods

12 Nov

Renal Diet Foods Renal diet foods are those that meet all the criteria for a good renal diet. Many of these foods protect against oxidation and are excellent for people with damaged or diseased kidneys.

These foods contain only minute amounts of sodium, potassium and phosphorates that need to be restricted in renal diets.

They are also high in antioxidants so boost the immune system and fight free radicals.

 

Some of the best renal diet foods are:

  • Onions and garlic are excellent for adding more flavor to foods and are good anti-oxidants. They are particularly useful addition when on a low salt diet and many foods taste bland. Garlic is also known to lower cholesterol.
  • Red bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamins including vitamins C and have high anti-oxidant qualities. They are particularly useful for adding flavor to a low-salt diet.
  • Cabbage and cauliflower have high vitamin C levels, they help to break up free radicals, improve the circulation and are good sources of fiber.
  • Berries:  cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries are all high in vitamin C. They are excellent anti-oxidants, helping to protect the body against disease while promoting healing.
  • Cherries have high anti-oxidant levels and reduce inflammation.
  • Red grapes are excellent anti-oxidants, they reduce the risk of blood clots and are anti-inflammatory. The only problem is that if you are suffering from diabetes also, their sugar content is too high, and they would have to be restricted.
  • Apples are high in anti-oxidants and fiber. They are also known to reduce cholesterol and prevent constipation.
  • Egg whites are albumen, a high quality protein
  • Fish contains the best quality proteins and omega 3 fats which help fight disease while reducing bad cholesterol levels. You would need to restrict fish to 8oz a day on a renal diet.
  • Olive Oil contains anti-inflammatory olic acid.  It is an excellent anti-oxidant.

 

You can safely eat plenty of the Renal Diet Foods. They are excellent stand-by’s to add flavor to a rather bland renal diet, while their anti-oxidant qualities protect against disease and promote healing. They are important foods to keep in mind and use often while on a renal diet.

 
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Renal Diet Guidelines

10 Nov

There is no one specific “renal diet”, only guidelines to help you control the levels of salts in your bloodstream through what you eat. The diet required for renal deficiency varies with each case, the severity of the malfunction, whether swelling is present, whether you are over-weight, what your blood electrolyte readings are, and whether you are a candidate for dialysis or not.

With renal failure, the salts in the bloodstream are completely thrown off balance. The aim of renal diet guidelines is to help control the build-up of waste products and fluid in your blood by placing less pressure on your kidneys.

Renal diet guidelines are built around blood test results and a normal healthy balanced diet. The idea is to limit the intake of salts that are too high.  Fluids may also be restricted if your kidneys are unable to excrete sufficient water. Protein intake is limited so wastes like urea are kept at a minimum.

The salts that commonly need to be restricted are:

Sodium.  Sodium can cause high blood pressure and fluid retention. Most renal diets use minimal salt in cooking, and stipulate, “No added salts”.  “Lo-salt” combinations are not suitable for salt replacement as they have high potassium levels, and should not be used. Processed foods, sausages, sauces, ketchup’s and many canned foods should be avoided.

Phosphorus cannot be removed by dialysis, so it might become a problem. Levels are monitored, and kept under control by diet and sometimes medication.  High phosphorus foods include dairy products, beans, peas, beer and cola drinks.

Potassium should only be restricted if the blood levels are high. Many healthy vegetables and fruits contain potassium. High potassium foods include apricots, orange juice, bananas, avocados, beets, spinach and many more.

Proteins are a necessary part of a healthy diet, but should only be eaten in small amounts. Proteins that should be restricted, include all meats, fish, eggs and dairy products.

Fluids might be restricted if water retention is present in the form of generalized swelling or fluid in the lungs. Fluids are often strictly controlled for patients on haemodialysis. Fluids include all beverages, soups, water and juices.

Carbohydrates are energy foods and should not be restricted unless you are a diabetic or overweight. Lastly, it might be advisable to take vitamin and antioxidant supplements to boost your immune system.

Following renal diet guidelines will help decrease the workload on damaged kidneys and slow down the loss of kidney function. The renal diet guidelines are intended to help keep kidney sufferers healthy and functional by eating to support and augment their treatment. It is very important to get specific advice from your doctor and dietitian at all times.

 
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What Are Kidney Stones?

08 Nov

what are kidney stonesKidney stones are solid crystalline that has formed in the urinary tract or kidney. It is also the most common health problem in the urinary tract, so it is not surprising that 3 million people are visiting the hospital yearly because of  kidney stone. In the United States alone, 12% of the populations afflicted with the disorder.

Cause Of Kidney Stones

There is no exacts causes why a person can develop kidney stone, but there are risk factors that include age, gender, family history, certain diets, UTI, medical conditions, metabolic disorders, inherited diseases, medications and even excessive intake of vitamin D can increase the chance of developing stone.

When Should I Visit The Doctor?

There are times when kidney stones do not present any symptoms at all, but if you think that the signs are present in you then consult your doctor immediately, the symptoms are the following:

  •    Cramping pain in the side or back
  •    Nausea
  •    Blood in urine
  •    Urge or frequent urination
  •    Burning feeling when urinating
  •    Chills
  •    Fever
  •    Smelly urine
  •    Vomiting

Are All Kidney Stones the Same?
No, there are 4 types of stones found in the kidney, so treatment can also vary depending on the following:

Calcium – The calcium is the most common form of kidney stones, and can be either phosphate or oxalate. It is normal to have calcium in the body but the excess calcium that the body parts no longer need must be flush out, so it will not join the other waste and formed into stone.

Struvite – Also called infection stone, as this kidney stone is develop when the urinary system has an infection.

Uric Acid – This disorder is cause by too much uric acid.

Cystine -The rarest form of kidney stones and most of the time it is cause by genetic and therefore inheritable by birth.

Is The Disorder Preventable?

Kidney stones are preventable, even if its runs in the family. With regular health care and proper diet, you can prevent the stones from forming.

 
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Diabetic Renal Diet

06 Nov

Formulating the basics of a diabetic renal diet is a very important issue as diabetes is the single biggest cause of renal failure. Many people suffering from kidney problems are also diabetics.

Combining a renal diet with a diabetic diet has a number of challenges. Looking for an acceptable diet for both kidney failure and diabetes can appear to be very limiting to the patient at first.

The main objective for a diabetic diet is to maintain healthy sugar levels in the blood at all times.

There are basically two ways of achieving this:

  • By only eating carbohydrates with a low GI (glycemic index) because they are broken down and absorbed more slowly resulting in a steady release of sugar into the blood stream over a longer period of time.  Low GI foods include whole grains, unrefined foods, most fruits and vegetables, legumes, sweet potatoes and nuts. Highly refined and concentrated carbohydrates, like white bread, confectionaries, sugars and drinks with added sugar should be avoided. They cause blood sugar “spikes”, because they are very rapidly absorbed, and tend to burn out just as quickly.
  • Eating small frequent meals (about 6 times a day is generally accepted). It is important to remember that it is not only what is eaten, but when it is eaten that keeps the blood sugar levels more constant. Don’t go long periods without eating, and don’t eat huge meals or skip meals.

 

The renal diet on the other hand tries to limit stress on the kidneys by reducing waste products in the bloodstream:

  • By limiting daily protein intake. Excess proteins eaten have to be broken down into carbohydrates and nitrites. The nitrites in the form of urea are eliminated in the urine. This causes unnecessary work for already damaged kidneys.
  • Limiting table salt  to avoid water retention. Salt replacements should not be used as they contain potassium.
  • The possible need to reduce other salts such as potassium and phosphates. These are monitored by frequent blood tests and only need to be limited on the advice of your doctor. Foods with high potassium content include: apricots avocado, banana, cantaloupe,  kiwi, citrus fruits, papaya, pears, peaches, prunes and watermelon. Some foods with high phosphorus content are legumes, dairy, dried legumes, shellfish, organ meats.

 Diabetic Renal Diet:

  • Limit protein intake to approximately 8oz, or two moderate servings, a day
  • Eat only low GI carbohydrates
  • Limit salt, to cooking only.
  • Limit foods with high phosphorus and potassium contents, follow your Doctor’s advice on this at all times.
  • Eat small frequent meals. When you wake up in the morning, eat your first meal. Eat  at 2-3 hourly intervals throughout the
  • day, taking your last meal at bed-time.

 

Tips:

  • Planning menus for a week at a time will help you vary your food more.
  • Plan your daily food intake so it is spread throughout the day
  • When dishing up food for your main meal, fill half the plate with vegetables or salads, then the other half equally with carbohydrates and protein.
  • Instead of salt, add flavor by using fresh herbs, non-salt spices, onions, garlic, a little lemon juice or flavored oils.
  • For smaller meals eat whole grain cereal, crackers or bread, fruit, a glass of skim milk, nuts, yoghurt, a little cottage
  • cheese and plenty of salads.

A diabetic renal diet can be a very powerful aid in controlling both renal failure and diabetes. It is well worthwhile planning your eating and sticking to your diet. You will feel better and be healthier for it.

 
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What is Renal Dialysis?

27 Oct

What is Renal DialysisRenal dialysis, or kidney dialysis, is the physical filtering procedure used to artificially remove waste products and excess water from the blood stream.

The kidneys are the  filtering organs that generally perform this task for us. They control the salt, electrolyte and fluid balance in the bloodstream necessary for all the systems in the body to function properly.

If the kidneys become damaged or diseased and their filtering ability compromised, toxins and water accumulate in the bloodstream and will eventually poison the person if nothing is done to help them.

Renal dialysis is used as a bridging procedure until either the kidney functions are restored, or the patient gets a kidney transplant.

In the case of renal disease, the kidney’s filtering mechanism becomes damaged, inefficient and inaccurate. Some molecules such as blood cells and some proteins are passed into the urine and excreted, while dangerous salts and water are often retained.

Renal dialysis does not work as efficiently as a healthy kidney, but it does remove the most dangerous salts and the excess water accumulated in the body.

Dialysis does not cure kidney disease, it merely performs the most basic functions of the kidney necessary for the body to continue living normally. Dialysis has to be repeated at frequent intervals.

There are two basic types of renal dialysis, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. The principle behind the dialysis is that salts and water can pass through a semi-permeable membrane from one container to another. When the specific salt solutions are mixed in the correct concentration, they can “draw” other salts and water to themselves.

The dialysis fluid used is scientifically formulated to do just this. In hemodialysis, blood from the patient is taken via a tube in their arm, into a machine.  In the machine, the blood flows on one side of the membrane and the dialysis fluid is pumped on the opposite side and in the opposite direction. The blood is thus cleansed and flows back into the patient.

The process takes up to 3 to 5 hours and is necessary at least 2 to 3 times a week. Most people needing hemodialysis have to attend a day center where it is performed. The whole procedure is very disruptive to the lifestyle of dialysis patients.

Peritoneal dialysis is usually performed at home. It is far less disruptive to lifestyle, but needs to be performed at least daily or preferably twice a day.  A special connection is inserted into the patient’s peritoneum (abdominal cavity). The patient himself then attaches the dialysis mixture and allows it to flow in.

The peritoneum or mucus lining of the abdominal cavity is full of blood vessels, it acts as the membrane between the blood vessels and the dialysis fluid. The fluid is left in the peritoneum for a few hours, allowing it to do its work, then it is drained out and discarded. Peritoneal dialysis is not as efficient as haemodialysis, but, because it is done more frequently, the results are on a par.

Renal dialysis is a life-saving procedure to filter toxins and excess fluids out of the bloodstreams of patients suffering from damaged and diseased kidneys.  Dialysis helps restore the electrolyte and water balances the body requires to function efficiently, so patients with severe renal damage can continue to live relatively normal lives when their kidneys fail.

 
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What is the Renal Diet?

24 Oct

renal dietThe Renal diet is an eating plan worked out to help people suffering from renal diseases to boost the effectiveness of treatment by minimizing the levels of waste products in their blood.

The renal diet is designed to cause as little extra work or stress on the damaged kidneys as possible, while still providing sufficient good nutrients and energy that the body needs.

A renal diet follows several basic guidelines. The first guideline is that it must be a balanced, healthy and sustainable diet, rich in fibers, vitamins, natural grains, carbohydrates, omega 3 fats and fluids.  Proteins should be adequate, but not excessive.

The salts that are likely to accumulate in the bloodstream, are kept to a minimum. Blood electrolyte levels are monitored regularly and the diet adjusted accordingly. It is very important to follow specific advice from your doctor and dietitian.

  • Daily protein intake is important to rebuild tissues, but should be kept to a minimum. Superfluous proteins need to be broken down by the body into carbohydrates and nitrates. Nitrates are not used by the body and have to be excreted through the kidneys.
  • Carbohydrates are an important source of energy and should be taken in adequate quantities. Whole grains and unrefined forms of carbohydrates are the best. Avoid highly refined carbohydrates.
  • Table salt should be restricted to cooking only. Excess salt causes fluid retention and stresses the kidneys. Salty foods such as processed meats; sausages, many tinned foods and snacks should be avoided.
  • Phosphorus is essential for the body to function properly, but dialysis cannot remove it, so levels need to be monitored carefully and intake should be limited though not eliminated. Foods such as dairy products, legumes and darker colored drinks like colas, have high phosphorus contents. Foods high in potassium content, such as dark leafy green vegetables, bananas, apricots and citrus fruits, might also need to be restricted if blood levels rise.
  • Omega 3 fats are an important part of any healthy diet.  Fatty fish is an excellent source. Omega fats are essential for healthy body functioning. Avoid trans-fats or hydrolyzed fats.
  • Fluids should be adequate, but might need to be restricted in cases of fluid retention.

 

A healthy renal diet can help retain kidney function for longer. The main differences between any healthy diet and a renal diet, are the restrictions placed on protein and table salt intake. Restrictions on phosphorus, potassium and fluids may become necessary as symptoms and signs of accumulation become evident.

 
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Renal Disease Symptoms

16 Oct

Renal disease symptoms are often very subtle and can go unnoticed for weeks or months. As a result, kidney function is compromised before treatment is sought. As the kidneys struggle to function, fluid retention becomes a problem.

See a doctor if you experience any of the following:

  • High blood pressure, while related to many other health issues, can be an indication of renal disease
  • Having to get up at night to urinate, particularly if it is not normal for you to do so, and / or reduced amount of urine.
  • Tiredness and / or general feeling of weakness, fatigue when there is no apparent reason for feeling tired.
  • Low appetite, nausea and vomiting. Either not wanting to eat, or eating very little. Inability to keep food down, exhaustion.
  • Swollen legs and / or puffy eyes could indicate fluid buildup because the kidneys are not functioning properly and fluids are being retained.
  • Swelling in the ankles in particular.
  • Unexplained bruising, pale skin and itching
  • Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
  • Restless legs syndrome, inability to sleep, headaches, numb feet or hands
  • Pain in the chest area
  • Unexplained bleeding
  • Lack of sex drive and / or erectile dysfunction.
  • Metallic taste in the mouth
  • Confusion and / or problems concentrating, which left unchecked may result in coma.
  • Diarrhea
  • Hair falling out

Any of the aforementioned may be renal disease symptoms that you experience, either alone or in a combination. Those prone to kidney stones have an increased risk of renal disease, and should be constantly vigilant for renal disease symptoms, and should seek treatment from their health care professional immediately.

To Your Health!

 
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What Is Renal Disease

09 Oct

Many people do not realized that in order to stay healthy, one has to keep the main excretory organs in good health, which is the kidney. Failing to do so could lead to renal disease, a health problem that has affected 12 million people in the United States and listed in the top 10 of causes of death worldwide.

What Is Renal Disease?

Renal disease is an illness that slows down the function of the kidney, which could also, caused it to stopped functioning completely if the damage to the organ is severe. By the way, renal is a latin word that pertains or relate to kidney, so renal is also known as kidney disease.

The kidneys are organs that are just a fist sized, located under the rib cage and near the middle back. Its main function is to filter and eliminate the waste product that the body accumulates every day, in a urine form. Additionally, it also helps in regulating chemicals and water in the body.

Causes of Kidney Disease

The causes of renal disease are wide-ranging and definitely too many to mention but the leading causes are high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, infection, genetics and inherited. Most often than not, the disease is undetected in the early stage until the condition has worsen to the point of renal failure.

Diagnosis

Since renal disease has different types and causes, extensive testing needed in order to know the specific nature or the actual disease. But a simple urine and blood test can determine if you have kidney disease.

Treatment Of Renal Disease

The treatment of kidney disease depends on the nature of the problem since there are many types of kidney disease. However, if there is a severe renal failure or what is medically known as end-stage renal disease the only treatment are dialysis or kidney transplant.

Prevention of Kidney Disease

A healthy lifestyle, maintenance of regular body weight, exercise, proper diet and controlling of disease like diabetes to prevent chronic renal disease can put a stop to the deadly disease from claiming your life.

 
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