Limit your daily intake of salt.

Avoid eating
canned soups, salty snacks, processed meats
and fast foods. eat special foods, such as low-
sodium bread. Avoid salt in both cooking and
foods
People drink 12 cups of water per day. Water
increased water intake is much preferred
than drinking soda, beer, and juices. To help
dilute the toxic level of the body. Drinking 8-
12 glasses of water every day is very
important.The following foods have very high
amount of water content which is very good
for your kidneys: zucchini, tomatoes,
watermelon, and cucumber.
Eat foods that are low in potassium such as
cabbage, carrots, grapes, strawberries, green
beans and apples.
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Radish is known to help in case of kidney
failure. Drinking a quarter liter of radish juice
twice or thrice daily is helpful. However
consult your doctor or dietician before
making any changes to your diet.
Lemon juice has the potential to reduce
certain symptoms relating to the bladder and
kidneys, and to aggravate symptoms in other
cases.
Apples are high in antioxidants and relatively
low in potassium. Apples are also high in fiber
and have anti-inflammatory compounds,
which can improve kidney function. All types
of berries are rich in phytonutrients, nutrients
from plants that have protective compounds,
according to Davita.com, a website of DaVita
HealthCare Partners. Berries, such as
blueberries, cranberries and strawberries, are
also low in potassium and high in
antioxidants. Red grapes and cherries are
also healthy fruits for good kidney function.
Many vegetables can help improve kidney
function, as long as they are low in
potassium, according to Davita.com. Red bell
peppers, With the similar meaning, bell
pepper is called kaRi miLakaay ())
in Tamil language. for example, are a good
source of the antioxidant vitamins C and A, as
well as B-6, folate, fiber and the antioxidant
lycopene. Cabbage contains phytonutrients
that help break up free radicals and prevent
certain diseases. Cauliflower is high in
vitamin C and fiber and contains compounds
that can help improve kidney functioning.
Onions are also high in antioxidants. All these
vegetables are low in potassium.
Cucumber is a good vegetable choice for
kidney failure patients because it is a natural
kidney cleanser and it can help the kidneys to
excrete more wastes, toxins, acids from the
kidneys. This can on one hand relieve the
patients symptoms and discomforts, on the
other hand it can help reduce further damages
to renal functions.
It has been found that drinking the mixture of
cucumber juice with carrot juice is a potent
and natural home remedies for kidney failure
patients.
Like fish, olive oil provides a healthy serving
of nutrient dense, unsaturated fats. Olive oil is
also the basis for the Mediterranean Diet.
The active components in olives improve the
life of those suffering from chronic kidney
disease and will certainly provide kidney
support to those looking to maintain kidney
health.
Both onions and garlic contain quercitin.
Quercitin is a powerful flavonoid associated
with antioxidant benefits and potency against
redness and irritation.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that
strengthens your immune system and
protects your kidneys from damage. Foods
rich in vitamin C include guava, strawberries,
tomatoes, blackberries, cranberries,
blueberries, cherries, green sweet peppers,
oranges and spinach. [ CRANBERRY
__ or Kalaakai (Tamil)]
Avoid Foods:
Fruits Apricot, banana, prunes, kiwi, melon,
raisin, orange and orange juice.
Vegetables Potato, tomato, sweet potato,
cooked spinach, baked beans, lima bean,
kidney bean, pinto bean, and dried peas
Avoid or limit milk or milky drinks up to half a
pint per day if you are suffering from kidney
failure. Milk is high in potassium content.
Avoid high potassium foods such as spinach,
tomatoes, potatoes, oranges and bananas.]
It is better to avoid high protein animal foods
such as ground beef, halibut, salmon, tuna
and chicken breast and substitute them with
lower protein animal and vegetable
alternatives. Avoid protein-rich foods
.Products containing too much protein
produce uric acid, which is one of the toxins
the kidneys need to eliminate. When your
protein level is too high, your kidneys will
work harder to drain off the excess uric acid
in your body. Protein-rich foods include
chicken, pork, beef, and various animal
organs. Fish is also rich in protein, but it has
lesser amount of protein compared to red
meats or chicken. You can consume fish in a
minimal amount.
Perfect Diet Plan:
You can include the following foods in your
kidney diet.
* Starchy vegetables such as rutabagas,
winter squash and potatoes
* Other vegetables such as beets, eggplant,
garlic, lettuce, tomatoes, cabbage,celery,
peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, and onions
* Fruits like strawberries, blueberries, red
grapes, cherries, raspberries, and apples
* Fish, eggs and olive oil
* Unfortified rice milk or nondairy creamer
* Unrefined grains such rice, quinoa, millet
Meditate
Meditation is a good way to relax your body
and your mind, and release the tension you
have. It also helps free your mind of
unnecessary thoughts. This method has
been practiced by Eastern civilizations for
thousands of years and has been proven
very effective in rejuvenation of the nervous
system and the mind, letting go of disease-
causing thoughts, and developing ones self
and over all wellness.
Certain types of the Yoga asanas are very
much beneficial for chronic renal failure.
Pavanamuktasana, Uttanpadasana,
Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, and Halasana
are beneficial as they activate the kidneys.
High-Potassium Foods to
Stay Away From
Low-Potassium Foods to
Use as Substitutes
Bananas,
cantaloupe,
honeydew, kiwi,
oranges, papaya
Tomatoes, tomato
sauce, spaghetti
sauce or chili sauce
Baked potato or
french fries
Chocolate desserts
Apples, berries,
grapes, peaches
or pineapple
Onions, bell
peppers,
mushrooms
(small
quantities) and
garlic
Mashed
potatoes, boiled
potatoes or hash
browns (all must
be soaked and
boiled to reduce
potassium)
Vanilla- or
lemon-flavored
desserts
High-Phosphorus Foods to
Stay Away From
Low-Phosphorus Foods
to Use as Substitutes
Any sodas or dark
colas, all canned &
bottled drinks with
phosphate
additives, hot
chocolate
Dairy: Milk or
cheese
Brown or wild rice
Nut butters: almond,
peanut, etc.
Meats, fish and
poultry especially if
excessively
processed or cured
French fries, potato
chips, baked or
mashed potatoes
Chocolate candy
bar
Flavored waters,
iced tea, non-dairy
creamers, Hawaiian
Punch, and Sunny
Delight, as well as
other bottled items
often hide
phosphate
additives.
Homemade iced
tea, lemon and
lime sodas,
apple cider, root
beer (only some
brands omit
phosphorus)
Rice milk
(unenriched),
non-dairy
creamer
White carbs like
pasta, white rice,
couscous, white
bread
Butter or jams
and jellies
Fresh fish or
poultry; or
limited amounts
of fresh or
frozen meats
prepared with
marinades
instead of salt
Soaked or boiled
potatoes to
reduce
potassium
Lollipop without
chocolate center