Nutrition
Nutrition
Nutrition is key to managing kidney disease and your overall health. Learn more about food and your kidneys here.
Overview
Click on a stage for more information. Be sure to talk with your healthcare practitioner about your individual nutrition needs.
How a healthy diet to help prevent the progression of kidney disease.
Most patients on dialysis need to limit the amount of sodium, potassium, and phosphorus in their diets.
After a kidney transplant, your diet will still be an important part of maintaining your overall health.
If you have had kidney stones, you may need to follow a special diet to prevent kidney stones coming back.
Diet
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The DASH diet has been shown to help decrease blood pressure and lower the risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, and kidney stones.
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Studies show that eating whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables is one of the most important ways to keep kidneys healthy.
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Managing nutrients
Recipes
We have collections of recipes geared towards kidney health. Search or browse recipes below, based on your needs and preferences.
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Low-Potassium Dinners