Nutrition and kidney disease
Posted on December 20, 2013 by john in Health care, Health Food
Kidney disease can be prevented or delayed with a healthy diet and avoiding obesity.
What is kidney disease ?
Dealing healthy kidneys clean the blood and remove metabolic waste through the urine. Therefore, if the kidneys fail, they can accumulate hazardous waste in the body, which may include a need dialysis or a kidney transplant.
The most common causes of CKD are diabetes, hypertension and family history of kidney disease.
In Spain, the prevalence of chronic renal failure is quite high. As concluded in the EPIRCE study ( Epidemiology of chronic renal insufficiency in Spain ), approximately 11 % of the adult population suffers from some degree of chronic kidney disease. In this study, in addition to hypertension and obesity, also highlighted age as a risk factor for kidney disease.
Importance of nutrition in kidney disease
The combination of following an unhealthy diet, obesity and smoking greatly increases the risk of kidney disease. Therefore, although we can not change our family history or our age, bring a healthy lifestyle is a good way to prevent kidney disease and, fortunately, we can control this.
We strongly recommend having a balanced diet, limiting the content of red and processed meats, salt and sugary drinks. Moreover, they must eat enough fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and low -fat dairy products.
By following these simple guidelines, and maintaining a healthy weight, we are preventing diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, while protecting our kidneys and actively contributing to our well-being in the short and long term.
Nutritional tips to prevent kidney disease
Controlling protein intake. The high protein, as recommended in some diets consumption can damage the kidneys. Eating a balanced diet with adequate protein intake, limit consumption of red meat if weight loss is required, and choose lean meats are good habits to follow. In the treatment of kidney disease, protein control is the most controversial point of the diet.
Reduce sodium intake. As already mentioned, hypertension is one of the main triggers of kidney disease, so should be avoided. In fact, it is important both in the prevention and treatment of kidney disease extent. People with kidney failure should restrict sodium depending on the level of urinary excretion, avoiding withholding to control the possible development of edema and hypertension. If edema appear, you should also limit your intake of fluids.
Avoid eating processed foods. These foods (chips, crackers, preserves, meats, etc.. ) Usually contain a high content of sodium and phosphorus.
Limit your intake of sugar. They are empty calories. Also, limit your intake helps prevent diabetes and obesity.
Avoid sugary sodas. They are high in calories and have no nutritional value.
In conclusion, renal disease can be prevented or delayed by following a few simple, common dietary measures in any balanced diet. Also useful exercise regularly, avoid smoking and obesity. These guidelines, along with some additional, can even help people with kidney disease and prevent disease progression and to resort to dialysis or renal transplantation.
It is important to remember that you must always assess the particular case, and adapt the general guidelines to the specific person and if so, its extent of disease.
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