A DaVita Dietitian's Top 15 Healthy Foods for People with Kidney Disease (2024)

FAQs

A DaVita Dietitian's Top 15 Healthy Foods for People with Kidney Disease? ›

To qualify for AKF assistance, patients may not exceed a household pretax income of 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and liquid assets (excluding retirement accounts) may not exceed $30,000. We selected 500% of FPL as this is the same or slightly higher threshold used by federal assistance programs.

To qualify for AKF assistance, patients may not exceed a household pretax income of 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and liquid assets (excluding retirement accounts) may not exceed $30,000. We selected 500% of FPL as this is the same or slightly higher threshold used by federal assistance programs.

If you have kidney disease, you may need to limit your intake of fruits high in potassium, including apricots, bananas, cantaloupes, and dates. Dried fruits are also often high in potassium and carbohydrates, which can increase blood sugar levels if consumed in large amounts (14).

Many manufacturers of dark-colored drinks add phosphorus to their products to enhance flavor, prolong shelf life, and prevent discoloration. Phosphorus in its additive form, found in dark cola and beer, is highly absorbable by the human body and is not recommended for those following a renal diet.

What foods are hard on the kidneys? ›

Damaged kidneys build up potassium in the blood, resulting in serious heart problems. Potassium is present in bananas, other fruits and vegetables (such as potatoes, avocados and melons). People with advanced kidney disease are usually advised to avoid some fruits and vegetables, including bananas.

You may be able to claim New Style Employment and support allowance with, or instead of Universal Credit. Personal Independent Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both: A long-term physical or mental health condition or disability.

Additionally, only organ transplant recipients will be eligible for disability benefits. If you've donated an organ or bone marrow, you will not be eligible for Social Security disability.

While the SSA does award benefits for dialysis alone, it may be easier to qualify if you have an accompanying condition, like kidney disease. In fact, if you had a kidney transplant for your kidney disease the SSA will also automatically approve you for benefits.

Most people with chronic kidney disease need between 60-70 grams of protein a day, which is the amount in about 7 ounces of meat or 10 large eggs. Individual protein needs will vary based on overall calories needs, activity level, and kidney function.

Avoid foods that have salt in the first four or five items in the ingredient list. Don't eat ham, bacon, sausage, hot dogs, lunch meats, chicken tenders or nuggets, or regular canned soup. Only eat reduced-sodium soups that don't have potassium chloride as an ingredient (check the food label.)