Diet for Kidney Patients

Protein Sources

Egg

Chicken

Fish

Lamb

Paneer

Vegetarian Sources

Dals

Soya Paneer / Tofu

Potassium Control

Allowed Foods

Apple

Papaya

Guava

Pineapple

Foods to Avoid

Coconut Water

Pickles

Citrus Fruits

Juices

Leaching Method

Leaching is a method to reduce potassium in vegetables:

• Peel and soak vegetables in water for 1 hour.
• Cut them further and soak again for 4–5 hours.
• Rinse well and cook in excess water.
• Drain the cooking water before consumption.
• Examples: Mushroom, spinach, kale, broccoli.

Phosphorus Guidelines

• Limit or avoid foods rich in phosphorus:
  • Milk and Paneer
  • Nuts, whole wheat, bajra, jowar
  • Pulses and dals
  • Red meat
• Lower phosphorus options include Masoor Dal and Soya Paneer.