Diet for Kidney Patients

Nonvegetarian Sources

Vegetarian

Allowed

Not Allowed

• Done to reduce potassium in food
• Eg: Mushroom, spinach, kale, broccoli
• Method:
  • Peel vegetables and soak in water for 1 hour
  • Cut them again and soak in water for 4-5 hours and drain them
  • Wash them in water and cook in excess water.
  • Drain the excess water before eating

• Foods rich in Phosphorus to be avoided or taken in limited quantities
  • Milk & Paneer
  • Nuts, whole wheat, bajra, jowar
  • Pulses & Dals
  • Red Meat
• Masoor dal and soya paneer is lower in phosphorus