#kidney diet chart

[urosaketnarnoli]

Discover dietary guidelines to prevent and manage kidney stones. Our expert advice helps reduce risk factors and supports effective management of existing conditions. From hydration tips to tailored meal plans, we provide comprehensive support for kidney health

[dietnourish]

Create A Indian Diet Chart for Kidney Patients You Can Be Proud Of

Here is a Indian Diet Chart for Kidney Patients

Breakfast

2 egg whites

1 rice idli

1 tablespoon coriander chutney

1/2 cup sambar

Lunch

3/4 cup lentils

2 pieces chapati

1/2 cup vegetable with cauliflower and leached potatoes

1/2 cup mixed fruits (apples and grapes)

Snacks

Corn idli

1 tablespoon coriander chutney

1 cup water or unsweetened tea

Dinner

1/2 cup chicken or fish curry

1/2 cup brown rice

1/2 cup vegetables (any variety)

Snacks

Yogurt

Fruit salad

1 cup milk

Other foods that are allowed

Butter, ghee, or olive oil

Low-fat cheese

Nuts and seeds

Whole-wheat bread

Pasta

Rice

Potatoes

Sweet potatoes

Yams

Fruits and vegetables (except those listed as "not allowed")

Foods that are not allowed

Red meat

Pork

Shellfish

Processed meats (such as bacon, sausage, hot dogs)

High-fat dairy products (such as cream, cheese, butter)

Salty foods

Sugary foods

Caffeinated beverages

Alcohol

Tips for following an Indian Diet Chart for Kidney Patients

Cook with less salt.

Use herbs and spices to flavor your food instead of salt.

Choose lean cuts of meat and poultry.

Trim the fat from meat before cooking.

Bake, grill, or steam your food instead of frying it.

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Drink plenty of fluids, especially water.

Working with a dietitian

A registered dietitian can help you create a customized diet plan that meets your individual needs. They can also teach you how to read food labels and make healthy choices.

Following an Indian diet for kidney patients can be challenging, but it is important to eat a healthy diet to help manage your condition. By following the tips above, you can create a diet plan that is both healthy and delicious.

Here are some additional tips for following an Indian diet for kidney patients:

Ask your doctor or dietitian about specific foods that are allowed or not allowed for your condition.

Keep a food journal to track what you eat and drink. This can help you identify foods that may be causing problems.

Make gradual changes to your diet. This will make it easier to stick with the changes in the long run.

Don't be afraid to ask for help from your doctor, dietitian, or other healthcare provider.

With careful planning and execution, you can follow an Indian diet for kidney patients and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

[appalachiananarchist]

Work-related rant here…

I have noticed that a lot of the colleagues in my area let so many "minor" abnormalities slide despite being signals of a larger problem. I have had patients walk in with really obvious abnormalities ongoing for years without any further investigation done. Example: I had a guy come in with a complaint of weight loss and joint pain. His skin looked weird. Did some basic labs - AST was 40, platelets were ~130. Obviously alarm bells started going off, so I checked his ferritin. It was 3500. Did genetic testing to confirm- hereditary hemochromatosis. It took me quite literally one visit to diagnose this man. Here's the annoying part: afterwards, he got me copies of labs from his previous providers. He had mild LFT elevations and mildly low platelets for years. He has been dealing with this, having damage done to his liver, for years because no one thought an AST 40 + PLT 130 was a combination worth investigating, despite his "unexplained" family history of death by liver cancer.

I would love for this to be a one-off event, but it isn't. I inherit "diet controlled" diabetics with double-digit A1Cs, patients with positive HCV ab testing and no follow up, people with a GFR <60 and no mention of kidney disease in their chart or renal dosing performed, HFrEF patients with no ACE-I/SGLT-2/BB etc, and just… ugh! I am so upset about this HH patient that now I all of my frustrations about shoddy local care are coming out. I just want people to pay attention. I feel like I am always cleaning up messes and I am tired of it.

[witchcoochie]

For people with nutritional deficiencies, it is important to do what a doctor, ideally a nutritionist, recommends for them. When you talk to your doctor about your low iron, just say that you would like vegan suggestions, and if you are told to take a supplement, do what is recommended for you (and vegan iron supplements do exist if you need to take a supplement). Doing what is best for your health is more important than what other people think, because they aren't the ones living your life, and no matter what your family says, being vegan can absolutely be healthy, and people aren't necessarily going to be missing nutrients just because they aren't consuming animal products, and sometimes people can have nutritional deficiencies simply because their body doesn't absorb nutrients properly which may have nothing to do with how a person eats.

As for foods that are high in iron, I like vegan chili with kidney beans, dishes made with Soy Curls, and I eat a lot of kale. For some other ideas of ingredients high in iron, look up "Viva! The Vegan Charity" and check the "A-Z Nutrients" for a chart with foods and how much iron is in those foods. Also, having foods high in Vitamin C at the same time as foods high in iron helps iron absorption. Avoiding coffee at the same time as meals is also a good idea, because coffee inhibits iron absorption. To track how much iron you are actually getting each day from food, maybe try making an account on Cronometer. The site has an option to make a free account which works really well for having a clearer idea of what your nutrition is like.

ughhh i know you’re right, i see my doctor for my annual next month so we will see what she says. i just feel like its not my body having issues and its maybe just my diet since the last time i got my iron checked it was okay, and that was also after i stopped eating meat, so i think my diet over the past year or so has just not been enough high iron foods and i wanna try to fix it that way before going on supplements. BUT thank u for the tips i will try to track my iron intake and include more of those high iron foods and see if there is any improvement over the next while, i appreciate your advice! <33

[dragonpigeons]

Hey guys, I wrote two accounts of my time in hospital and after for anyone interested. The first is posted here. The second I will post separately.

Update: Link to Part 2 is here.

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Account I.

Hospital & After: The Physical & Medical Aspects of My Recovery

CW: bodily fluids, blood, needles, minor injuries.

》 Written with Twitter format in mind, edited for Tumblr.

i.

My family and I, we lived a normal existence. My mother was healthy. My father enjoyed a laid-back life but was otherwise healthy. My brother had lactose intolerance but was otherwise fit and healthy.

I had lived a normal life for the past three decades. I was regarded as fit and healthy. I liked to be active. I went for walks often. I ate a balanced diet. I got over illnesses normally. I had no allergies.

The symptoms began 2-3 years ago. More worries started to accumulate. There were more things to consider, more to do, and more to take responsibility for. And, damningly, what seemed like less time to have to deal with them all.

Everything was piling up in me physically. My body was hoarding all the things I wasn't facing and running away from. My body began to suffer under the weight of it all.

My body was slowly dying.

In May ‘24, my ankles started swelling. It built up quickly over the month and reached up my legs and hips. I finally went to my GP. She saw how serious it was via blood & urine tests. My results were off the charts. I was sent to the hospital right away.

At the hospital, they saw my blood count dropping. I had to have a blood transfusion. It helped my bloods somewhat, but I was still building up fluid and wasn't passing much urine. There was still something wrong with my body. I was still unwell.

They did more blood tests and found an antibody reading, which was also off the charts. The doctors told me I had SLE lupus nephritis. My own body was attacking my kidneys, which meant I couldn't pass urine and get rid of the fluid retention.

ii.

I was given a number of injections and IVs over the next few days. A boost to my low WBCs and neutrophils, prophylactic antibiotics, insulin to lower my potassium level, glucose to keep my blood sugars up, steroids to stabilise the lupus and stop the levels from rising higher.

Soon after, they put me on daily steroids in tablet form, along with a bunch of other pills - antibiotics, antifungal, antirheumatic, minerals, diuretics. They seemed to help keep my body stabilised. Though I did start getting side effects and symptoms.

I had insomnia and woke up often in the night. I also began having strange dreams. They felt like everything was submerged underwater. I couldn't understand what people were saying or doing. Also, my bowels were acting up, and I had to go to the toilet often.

All the while, my swelling continued to increase. I had to wait a few days to be transferred to another hospital. It became more difficult to stand and walk day by day. It was like moving with a bunch of clay wrapped around my feet and legs.

The only people I ended up talking to on a daily basis were my mother, who came to visit me every day with home cooked meals, and my brother via DMs. Everything just got too much, too fast. I had to make a lot of life-critical decisions in a short span of time.

Despite all that, I did find myself with time to think. I found myself thinking how crazy it was that my own body would choose to attack itself. I also found myself accepting that it did and what it meant.

Lupus was here to stay. Lupus would be my companion for life.

iii.

In the meantime, my kidney function dropped to 10%. I had a kidney biopsy done. The results were on the lighter side. There was no scarring but a lot of inflammation. The glomeruli were damaged quite severely, but they would be able to recover. My kidneys could heal.

Something interesting happened during all of this mayhem. I had small swollen lymph nodes for the past two years, which finally went away after the first antibiotic and steroid IVs. It was like the trash had been taken out. I felt I could think clearly for the first time in years.

One of the things I realised was that for nearly all my life, I had been caught up in the most trivial of things. Am I being ignored? Did I do something wrong? Do people even like my art? Does anyone actually like me?

I had used my energy on the wrong things. I came to realise, within the four white walls of my minimally-furnished ward room with a crappy plastic bed to sleep on, the more important things in life. Family. Friends. Community. Network.

The doctors proceeded to the next phase of my treatment. Though lupus had been stabilised by the steroids, my immune system needed to be suppressed in order to lower the levels.

Cyclophosphamide is a chemotherapy drug and, at standard doses, is the standard used to treat lupus patients. They explained the procedure and the risks. The first main risk was hemorrhagic cystitis. The second was infertility.

Since I didn't want children, it was a simpler decision for me to make. I had my first dose of the drug the next day. I didn't feel anything. The doctors told me it would kick in after 7-10 days.

Throughout the days, they continued to poke me like a pin cushion, checking my daily blood levels. My arms and hands were covered in bruises by the end. Some nurses were better than others. One had a shaky hand. I bled and bruised with them the most.

On my last day, the trend in my blood results showed improvement. My kidney function went from 10 to 14%. I was discharged that afternoon and waited for my meds. I chatted with an elderly man. I had chocolate biscuits. I was content.

iv.

My father picked me up and drove me back home. I took my first step out of the hospital after two weeks. Though it was summer, the weather greeted me with a cool, cloudy ambience. I opened my arms and welcomed it. I breathed in the fresh air. I smiled.

I was happy to be back in a comfortable bed and in the company of my family again. The environment was much better, more peaceful. I wasn't disturbed at odd hours of the night by nurses checking my vitals or giving me meds to eat.

My troubles weren't exactly over yet. I continued to have heart palpitations, and my swelling continued to increase over the next two days. I got worried that I would no longer be able to move. I feared I would have to be bed bound.

On the third day of being home, I finally felt myself getting lighter. I was passing more urine and going to the toilet more often. I gained 20kg+ since the start of the swelling. I went from 70+ down to 67 by day five.

On day six, things hit me like a truck. The chemotherapy drug had kicked in. My heart palpitations were hard and numerous. I grew exhausted. Even getting up to go to the toilet took so much out of me. I was down for the count for the following days.

I had to think about how to spend my energy each day. I prioritised eating, resting and going to the toilet. If I had an appointment, I'd try to prepare the day before. There were periods where I'd have more energy, and I'd make use of those.

Eventually, it did get easier as I learned how to manage my symptoms. Eat well, but don't overeat to reduce my palpitations. Eat fibre to keep the bowels moving. Drink fluids to keep hydrated. Rest often to conserve my energy.

v.

Since then, I've been getting better as the days go. It's been a rough and bumpy ride throughout. My symptoms and needs seem to change by the day. I have to adjust through trial and error.

Sometimes I get it wrong. Sometimes I get it right. Often, there's conflicting info on the Web. I have to take it all with a grain of salt (which is almost literally all I can have with my kidney injury) and find what works for me. I've learnt a lot. There's still more to learn.

Every day brings something new. I still get scared when something unwanted or unexpected happens. I still panic and rush to resolve the problem as if a meteor is about to hit the planet. I'm learning to just stop and do nothing. Calm myself. Observe.

I'm a high-strung person who tends to jump to the worst conclusions. I believe that with enough discipline and focus, I can change this for the better. It will take patience. It will take time. Something I thought I didn't have enough of. Now I know that I do.

There is time for everything. I just have to make it by cutting out the unnecessary and focusing on what truly matters.

Before, I squandered my time and energy. Now, I will spend them wisely as I recover and return to a new normality.

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[spiritboxxhoe]

General Tips for people with EDs

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Water :

We absolutely must drink water to survive, and it has zero calories, so there's no excuse to not drink it. As we typically get much of our water content through foods, when we reduce food intake we begin to dehydrate ourselves, which is dangerous. Also, cold water chills the body and may raise metabolism to get warm again.

Reasons to drink water:

It lubricates the joints

It forms saliva and mucus

If delivers oxygen throughout your entire body

It boosts skin health and beauty

It cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissue

It regulates body temperature

Your digestive system depends on it

It flushes body waste

It maintains your blood pressure

Your airways need it

Prevents kidney damage

Weight loss

Finally, it reduces the chance of a hungover

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Vitamins and Minerals:

We must have these, too, to survive and so again there is no excuse to not take at least a basic daily multivitamin (which may help reduce some cravings as well). Vitamins are vital in keeping our bodies functioning and our skin / hair / teeth nice. Particularly be aware of electrolytes (potassium, magnesium, salt, along with water balance) and calcium.

Reasons to take to help with weightloss....

Vitamin C: it has been proven that people with low vitamin C status tend to burn less fat when exercising

Vitamin B12: Faster metabolism

Omega 3: Increases fat breakdown, decreases muscle inflammation, large amounts are usually taken by big time athletes

Ashwagandha: Increases muscle mass which results in a faster metabolism, improves sleeping patterns(Lack of sleep = High blood sugar = weight gain)

Vitamin B2: Helps your body break down fats, carbs, and proteins

Fenugreek: it’s an herb that works as an appetite supressant, just be careful with it and do research

Vitamin D: Helps with hairloss, dry skin, and depression

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Protein:

Protein is necessary, particularly if you're exercising. It maintains and repairs our muscles, including heart muscle, which is (last I heard) kind of a requisite for continued survival.

Reduces appetite and hunger levels

Increases muscle mass and strength

Good for your bones

Reduces cravings and late night binging

Boosts metabolism and increases fat burning

Lowers blood pressure

Helps maintain weight loss

Helps your body repair itself after injury

Helps you stay fit as you age

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Fat Intake:

Fat has, per gram, more calories than any other source of energy and is stored more easily. Switch to low fat everything, then progress to nonfat. Nonfat food tends to taste like crap (in my opinion) and you may end up eating less because of that.

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Caffeine:

While caffeine can be an appetite suppressant and can increase your metabolism, it will also act as a diuretic. Drink a glass of water for each cup of tea, coffee, or diet soda you have. Again, dehydration is a potentially serious problem.

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Tips:

Always read labels to avoid nasty surprises. This happens to me all the time and makes for some panicky stress-moments. Also, look up food charts and be aware of the caloric / nutritional content of everything you eat.

Understand yourself. Learn what you need, and when, and why. Everyone is unique and there are no hard-and-fast universally applicable laws. Our bodies are very good at telling us what we need, and knowing what you need gives control over how you choose to satisfy those needs.

Find your binge triggers, be they food or places or people or feelings. Avoid them at all costs. Figure out more acceptable ways of dealing with those triggers than stuffing yourself silly.

Learn when you tend to eat and why you eat then in particular. Plan to be doing something unrelated to food at those times. Many of us find night to be the hardest time to avoid food.

Get plenty of sleep. Steal naps whenever you can and rest when you need to rest. Sleep deprivation increases appetite and makes you age faster.

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The end! Thank you for reading <3

[jenroses]

So, kidney stones are no effing joke.

More behind the cut. CW for ER, food and medical trauma/ptsd.

The only comparable pain I've had was when I was pitocin-induced with my third child. Natural childbirth wasn't even close, pain-wise.

I spent two full days entirely unable to consider eating. I spent close to that long medicated at a level of oxycodone that gave me a migraine but the migraine was worth the relief from the abdominal pain.

Food is now terrifying. I already had issues due to working to control diabetes with a low carb diet, do you know what a mind-fuck it is to not be eating anything at all and still have your blood sugar hit 160+? Cortisol is like that.

The ER was torture. Just, torture at every level, from knowing I had no choice but to take my mask off when I was throwing up and knowing no one else was wearing them. (I'm immune suppressed.) To having to be sitting up for like 5 hours waiting to be roomed. There was a recliner for part of that but if I moved it unreclined. I had to have a CT. CT tables are often triggering to my PTSD. This one was not because it was padded enough, but I spent a good hour or so expecting it would be triggering. The CT tech was very compassionate.

My husband was there, and fantastically supportive. My dad was there and 99% supportive and 1% he misgendered me the entire time. It's complicated to get mad at someone who is behaving to you in a loving manner and going to an extreme to take care of you while just... not ever getting it right. He's not transphobic, he's just bad at pronouns. I haven't been 'rejected', but dude, it's been like 6 years? One nurse used "she" on me once, noticed the pronoun tag on my chart and apologized for misgendering me and she doesn't even know me.

Did I mention food is terrifying? I don't yet know what kind of kidney stone it is. So I'm making some educated guesses about what i need to eliminate from my diet and the answer is not great for leaving me anything I can eat safely. Today I have eaten an apple, an orange, a few eggs and a shitton of homemade low carb lemonade.

Why my body decided that making rocks would be a good use of its time is beyond me but lord, I wish it hadn't.

Oh, and I've spent most of the last three days sleeping. Like, just constant nap mode.

[kidneycop]

Are you wondering what kidney stones are and what does a kidney stone feel like? This blog will guide you through it. Continue reading!

Kidney stones are hard mineral and salt deposits that develop in the urinary tract of the human body. These crystalline formations are very painful and can cause discomfort. People of all ages can get affected by kidney stones, however, people of or above age 30 are more prone to kidney stones.

Read more : A Quick Guide On Size And Passing Of Kidney Stones

[sleuthy-scientist]

La Famiglia è per Sempre Chapter 1

Summary: David Rossi finds out he might be dying. Afraid of the reality of his situation, he tries to rely on the people around him for support. His new reality makes him question the meaning in his life. Along the way he discovers the truth about family.

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The Doctors said he was lucky they caught it when they did, considering the common early detection signs and symptoms for his condition hadn't occured. Luck had nothing to really do with it, Emily had been the one to convince him to get tested. First goading him to try and prove her wrong. And when that tactic didn't work, guilt tripping him with full on puppy dog eyes pleading, for her sake and peace of mind.

They told him that he had Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) to be exact. That his condition is a genetic disorder that causes cysts to grow in the kidneys, where they can disrupt functioning.

His high blood pressure had been noted in his charts by his regular physician with the suspected underlying cause of the stress due to a combination of his job and age. Yet unfortunately because of this slight oversight with his hypertension, his condition had progressed to the beginning stages of kidney failure.

Dave knew this immediately spelled desk duty for him. That his time as a field was done and his agent status may soon to have effectively come to an end. He had always assumed he would have retired this time due and work related injury or died a noble death on the job. It pained him knowing this could be the beginning of the end for him and his career.

The doctors with his input immediately came up with a plan of action. They decided to start him on medications and dialysis once a week, hoping that would be sufficient. That within a few weeks they would reevaluate, having a clearer picture and better handle on the needs and limitations of his condition.

With an actual diagnosis and regular treatment plan in place, Dave knew he wouldn't be able to hide it from the team for long. Especially with his treatment starting in two days. He knew he needed to start to get the priorities of his life in order, if he hoped to have any life left to live. His other priority was Joy and his BAU family. Until he had more news he didn't want to worry his daughter with his medical condition. That left the individuals who had already seen him at his worst, the ones who shared his everyday life. The people who he was responsible for, who he wanted to rely on him and be able to always support. Not the other way around, but he knew that may no longer be his decision. He couldn't lie or decide to up and leave them with no explanation. In their line of work they lost too many people and were left with to many regrets. He knew they would never forgive him if he kept this a secret. If he chose to disappear and slowly die on his own without them, out of pride or fear.

David Rossi was a lot of things, but he wasn't stupid, he knew he needed their support if he had any hopes of beating this thing. So he invited them over, for what might be the last team dinner he hosted for awhile. He wanted to have one more meal as a family with some semblance or sense of normalcy, knowing his news could wait until after dessert to be announced.

Everyone had been shocked and rendered momentarily speechless, worried for him upon learning of the life altering news he received. No one expected the nerve wracked Reid to be the first one to find words to fill the silence that had overtaken the room.

With his diagnosis, Spencer informed them all that typically his disease was caught a decade of two earlier and managed through diet, excercise and medication. That it had a fairly decent outcome and life expectancy if he followed the treatment plan.

He spouted off some other statistics most instantly forgot, too distracted by their own thoughts and feelings on the matter. But they still understood the gist of the genius's intended spiel. He was just as worried and distraught as the rest of them, try to make sense of the information they learned. But most of all afraid of the possibility of losing a piece of their family.

Once Reid finished speaking, he couldn't hold off the tears he had been trying to keep at bay. No one in the room was completely dry eyed as they all tried to digest the news. Slowly they all began to ask clarifying questions of the man of the hour about his condition and next steps going forward.

Hours later, Emily had been the last to leave, only showing the depth of her true emotions to him. Dave held onto her a little longer than usual, needing her strength, afraid to let go knowing he couldn't stop whatever came next for him. That this wasn't some nightmare he could simply wake up from.

As their embrace broke, he asked her what made her force him to get tested. He was hoping she would say something profound and wise, that would resonate with in him, and help him make sense of things.

Yet, she simply told him, it was a gut feeling she had, especially with his abnormal headaches as of late. That to her, something about him just seemed off, that he didn't seem himself with his usual laser sharp level of focus and observation. She couldn't explain it beyond that, beside knowing she needed him to be okay.

While her words hadn't provided him the type of clarification he had secretly and niavely hoping for, nor could she fix the predicament he found himself in, what she said provided another form of relief from his pain.

He wasn't surprised she of all people had noticed, Emily was the best profiler he had ever had the pleasure of working with. With her extreme empathy and gut instincts, she had always been the one looking out and supporting others, making sure they were ok. She had always been the first person to notice something was wrong and to begin trying to make it right.

He was just glad to have someone who obviously cared that deeply for his well-being in his life. For her sake and the team's, he wanted to bravely fight until he ran out of options. He hadn't given up against an enemy before, he wasn't about to start now.

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[nancypullen]

Sooo...

I didn’t post on November 1st because I was felled with what I thought was a weird stomach bug. Back pain woke me on Tuesday followed by non-stop vomiting (you’re welcome for the visual).  I’d attributed the back pain to intestinal stuff since they wrap around back there.  On Nov 2nd I rallied a bit thanks to anti-nausea meds and Tylenol, and felt good enough to post about our wonderful Halloween.  No surprise to people smarter than me, things didn’t get better.  By lunchtime Thursday I was in the ER getting a CT scan and all that. Turns out that I have a very large kidney stone and only surgery can get it out. In the ER they said it was 10mm which really didn’t mean anything to me until I saw this pic.

I met with a urologist today who is in the kidney stone business and he said according to his measurements it’s 12mm.  Either way, it’s not getting out on its own.   On the way to the ER I told Mickey that I hoped I was one of those women who get a scan and discover they have a 20 pound tumor or cyst.  No such luck.  Just a little rock.  I couldn’t have been more shocked to hear the news and asked what on Earth caused it. That’s when I was educated about oxalates. In a nutshell: Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants, including leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, cocoa, nuts, and seeds. In plants, it’s usually bound to minerals, forming oxalate. The terms “oxalic acid” and “oxalate” are used interchangeably in nutrition science .Your body can produce oxalate on its own or obtain it from food. Vitamin C can also be converted into oxalate when it’s metabolized. Once consumed, oxalate can bind to minerals to form compounds, including calcium oxalate and iron oxalate. This mostly occurs in the colon, but can also take place in the kidneys and other parts of the urinary tract .In most people, these compounds are then eliminated in the stool or urine. However, in sensitive individuals, high oxalate diets have been linked to an increased risk of kidney stones and other health problems. Normally, calcium and small amounts of oxalate are present in the urinary tract at the same time, but they remain dissolved and cause no problems.However, sometimes they bind to form crystals. In some people, these crystals can lead to the formation of stones, especially when oxalate is high and urine volume is low. Small stones often don’t cause any problems, but large stones can cause severe pain, nausea, and blood in the urine as they move through the urinary tract. Although there are other types of kidney stones, about 80% are made up of calcium oxalate .For this reason, people who have had one episode of kidney stones may be advised to minimize their consumption of foods high in oxalate  Not the only cause of kidney stones, but the most common cause. Once they get mine and analyze it they’ll be able to tell me (hopefully) why it formed and what I can do to avoid a repeat performance.  The paperwork that they gave me to take home had a chart of high oxalate and low oxalate foods.

I love spinach.  Know what I like on my spinach salad? Almonds and a raspberry vinaigrette. I love taters, both sweet and not, and eggplant is also a favorite. But imagine the deep sorrow I felt when spying chocolate on that list.  Just kill me. Luckily I can have all the bok choy I want.

I’m trying not to jump the gun, maybe they’ll come back and tell me that mine is a result of not enough of something  - “We’ll have to ask you to double up on your popcorn consumption.”  Ever the optimist. Anyway, the dr’s office will call Monday to schedule my surgery and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  I don’t do this sort of stuff well, I default to denial and I’m fine, and soldier on.  I’d rather try a hundred folk remedies before visiting a doctor or, heaven forbid, having a procedure of any type. If I thought wrapping my abdomen in linen soaked in hog fat and sleeping with a penny under my pillow during a full moon would work, I’d try it.  Mickey insisted that I go, and I guess I’m glad he did.  Honestly, my prominent emotion right now is gratitude that this didn’t happen while we were in Chincoteague and that I was able to spend Halloween with my favorite girl.  The universe gave me a pass until November 1st so I could enjoy my favorite month.  Can’t beat that. So that’s what’s up here on our patch. I feel like I’ve been sick or broken since we moved and that’s just not me. I’m buoyant and happy and healthy - at least I used to be!  I’m over it, I’m done. Let’s get through the rest of this year and wipe the slate clean.  FRESH START. And now, because I haven’t kept a meal in my stomach since Halloween but have managed to hold on to four crackers today (victory!), I’m going to attempt some chicken soup. Sounds like a feast right now. I’ll keep you posted, crossing my fingers that all the news is good from now on. Stay safe, stay well, mind your oxalates.

Nancy

[slimketo]

Keto Diet and Keto Strips

1. Introduction to the Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet, commonly known as the keto diet, is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that has gained significant popularity in recent years. Its primary goal is to induce a metabolic state called ketosis, where the body burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates.

Key Principles:

High fat intake (70-75% of daily calories)

Moderate protein intake (20-25% of daily calories)

Very low carbohydrate intake (5-10% of daily calories, typically 20-50g per day)

2. The Science Behind Ketosis

Ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body primarily uses ketone bodies, derived from fat, for energy instead of glucose from carbohydrates.

Process:

Carbohydrate restriction leads to decreased insulin levels

The body begins breaking down stored fat for energy

The liver converts fatty acids into ketone bodies

Ketones become the primary fuel source for many tissues, including the brain

3. Potential Benefits of the Keto Diet

Proponents of the keto diet claim various health benefits, including:

Weight loss

Improved insulin sensitivity

Reduced inflammation

Enhanced cognitive function

Potential neuroprotective effects

Management of certain neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy)

4. Potential Risks and Side Effects

While the keto diet can be beneficial for some, it's not without risks:

"Keto flu" (initial adaptation symptoms)

Nutrient deficiencies

Increased risk of kidney stones

Potential negative impact on heart health due to high saturated fat intake

Difficulty maintaining long-term adherence

5. Foods to Eat on a Keto Diet

Encouraged:

Fatty meats (beef, pork, lamb)

Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines)

Eggs

High-fat dairy (cheese, butter, cream)

Nuts and seeds

Avocados

Low-carb vegetables (leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower)

Healthy oils (olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil)

Limited:

Berries (in small quantities)

Dark chocolate (high cocoa content)

Avoided:

Grains and starches

Sugar and high-carb fruits

Legumes

Root vegetables

Most processed foods

6. Keto Strips: An Introduction

Keto strips, also known as ketone test strips, are tools used to measure the presence of ketones in urine. They are primarily used by individuals following a ketogenic diet to monitor their state of ketosis.

7. How Keto Strips Work

Keto strips contain a reactive pad that changes color when exposed to ketones in urine. The color change is then compared to a chart on the strip container to estimate the level of ketones present.

Process:

Urinate on the strip or dip it in a urine sample

Wait for the specified time (usually 15-60 seconds)

Compare the color of the strip to the chart provided

Interpret the results based on the color match

8. Types of Ketones Measured

There are three types of ketone bodies:

Acetoacetate (AcAc) - primarily measured by urine strips

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) - measured by blood ketone meters

Acetone - measured through breath analyzers

Keto strips specifically measure acetoacetate in urine.

9. Interpreting Keto Strip Results

Keto strips typically provide a range of results:

Negative (0 mg/dL)

Trace (5 mg/dL)

Small (15 mg/dL)

Moderate (40 mg/dL)

Large (80 mg/dL)

Very large (160 mg/dL)

For most individuals following a keto diet, a result of "small" to "moderate" is considered optimal for nutritional ketosis.

10. Advantages of Using Keto Strips

Non-invasive method

Relatively inexpensive

Easy to use at home

Provides quick results

Helpful for beginners to confirm entry into ketosis

11. Limitations of Keto Strips

While convenient, keto strips have several limitations:

Accuracy can decrease over time in ketosis

Results can be affected by hydration levels

They don't measure blood ketone levels directly

They may not reflect real-time ketone production

Results can be influenced by certain medications or supplements

12. Alternative Ketone Measurement Methods

For more accurate or comprehensive ketone monitoring, consider:

Blood ketone meters (measures BHB)

Breath ketone analyzers (measures acetone)

Laboratory blood tests (most accurate but least convenient)

13. Tips for Using Keto Strips Effectively

Test at the same time each day for consistency

Follow proper hydration practices

Use in conjunction with other indicators of ketosis (e.g., energy levels, appetite changes)

Don't rely solely on strip results to gauge diet effectiveness

14. When to Use Keto Strips

Keto strips can be particularly useful:

When first starting a ketogenic diet

After consuming higher carb meals

When experiencing symptoms of ketosis

To check ketone levels during fasting periods

15. Beyond Keto Strips: Other Signs of Ketosis

While keto strips can be helpful, other indicators of ketosis include:

Decreased appetite

Increased energy and mental clarity

Weight loss

Changes in breath odor

Increased thirst

Short-term fatigue or "keto flu" symptoms during adaptation

Conclusion

The ketogenic diet is a unique approach to nutrition that can offer potential benefits for some individuals. Keto strips serve as a useful tool for those embarking on this dietary journey, providing a simple way to monitor ketone levels. However, it's important to remember that they are just one piece of the puzzle. A holistic approach, considering overall health, well-being, and sustainable lifestyle changes, is crucial when adopting any new dietary regimen. As with any significant dietary change, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before starting a ketogenic diet, especially for individuals with pre-existing health conditions.

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Kidney Patient Diet Chart

A kidney patient diet chart often referred to as a renal or kidney-friendly diet, is a crucial component of managing various kidney-related conditions, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney stones, and kidney failure. The primary goal of this specialized diet is to reduce the workload on the kidneys, manage fluid and electrolyte balance, and promote overall health. In this 1100-word paragraph, we will explore the key principles and recommendations for a kidney patient diet chart.

Consult with a Healthcare Professional: Before starting any dietary changes, it's essential to consult with a nephrologist (kidney specialist) or a registered dietitian who specializes in renal nutrition. They can assess your specific kidney condition, stage of CKD, lab results, and individual needs to create a personalized kidney patient diet plan.

Control Protein Intake: In the early stages of CKD, the kidneys may have difficulty processing excess protein waste products. Therefore, a kidney patient diet typically recommends moderating protein intake. High-quality protein sources like lean meats, fish, poultry, and plant-based proteins such as beans and tofu are preferred. The amount of protein needed may vary based on your stage of CKD.

Monitor Sodium (Salt) Intake: High sodium intake can lead to fluid retention and elevated blood pressure, both of which can strain the kidneys. Reducing salt in your diet is essential. Avoid processed foods, canned soups, and excessive use of table salt. Instead, use herbs, spices, and low-sodium seasonings to flavor your meals.

Limit Potassium-Rich Foods: For individuals with advanced CKD, high levels of potassium in the blood can be problematic. Limit foods like bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, and dried fruits. Cooking certain vegetables can help reduce their potassium content.

Manage Phosphorus Intake: Elevated phosphorus levels can occur in CKD and may lead to bone and heart issues. Avoid phosphorus-rich foods such as dairy products, processed foods, and colas. Read food labels to identify phosphorus additives.

Choose Kidney-Friendly Carbohydrates: Opt for complex carbohydrates like whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat bread) instead of refined sugars and sweets. These complex carbs provide energy without causing rapid blood sugar spikes.

Adequate Fluid Intake: Kidney patients often need to manage their fluid intake, especially in advanced stages of CKD when the kidneys struggle to filter excess fluids. Consult your healthcare provider or dietitian to determine the appropriate daily fluid allowance for your condition.

Portion Control: Managing portion sizes is essential to avoid overloading the kidneys with excess nutrients. Smaller, more frequent meals can help maintain stable blood sugar levels and reduce the workload on the kidneys.

Incorporate Healthy Fats: Include sources of healthy fats like avocados, olive oil, and nuts in your diet. These fats provide essential nutrients and support overall health.

Calcium Management: Kidney patients may require calcium supplements, as CKD can lead to imbalances in calcium levels. Work with your healthcare provider to determine if supplements are necessary and at what dosage.

Limit Caffeine and Alcohol: Excessive caffeine and alcohol consumption can be taxing on the kidneys and may interfere with medications. Moderation is key, and it's best to consult with your healthcare provider regarding your specific limitations.

Customized Meal Plans: A registered dietitian can help create personalized meal plans tailored to your specific needs and preferences. They can also provide guidance on managing calorie intake, especially if weight management is a concern.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Chronic kidney disease is often associated with inflammation. Incorporate anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, ginger, and berries into your diet to potentially reduce inflammation.

Consider Dietary Supplements: Kidney patients may need supplements of essential nutrients like vitamin D, iron, and B vitamins. Consult your healthcare provider or dietitian to determine if supplements are necessary and in what quantities.

Regular Monitoring: Regularly monitoring your kidney function, blood pressure, and other relevant health parameters is crucial. This allows your healthcare team to make necessary adjustments to your diet and treatment plan.

Plan for Dialysis: If you're undergoing dialysis, you may lose certain nutrients during the process. Your dietitian can help you compensate for these losses.

Individual Variability: Every individual's dietary needs may differ based on their unique health conditions, so it's important to work closely with your healthcare team to customize your diet.

In conclusion, a kidney patient diet chart revolves around managing protein, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and fluid intake while also emphasizing balanced carbohydrates, hydration, and anti-inflammatory foods. Consulting with healthcare professionals, particularly a registered dietitian, is crucial to creating a tailored diet plan that addresses your specific kidney-related concerns. By adhering to these dietary guidelines and remaining dedicated to your kidney health, you can enhance your quality of life and potentially slow the progression of kidney disease.

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Kidney Failure Treatment Without Dialysis: Exploring Natural & Alternative Treatment For Kidney Diseases

What is kidney disease?

Kidneys play a variety of functions within our bodies. Their primary function is to eliminate the waste products, toxins and excess water out of the blood, which includes urine. Additionally, the kidneys create red blood cells. They keep bones healthy and balance the levels of electrolytes and minerals (including salt and potassium) within your body. They also make hormones to control blood pressure. In the event that your kidneys become damaged and function improperly, then wastes may build up in your bloodstream, causing illnesses. Good treatment and kidney problem medication can be used to stop the disease from worsening.

The complications of chronic kidney disease

Heart disease can be the result of your heart needing to work more to pump blood to your kidneys if you suffer from kidney disease.

Blood pH or acid/base balance can be affected by CKD, which makes it more acidic.

Loss of appetite: weight loss, but not wanting to shed weight. Patients with severe stages of CKD might also experience this.

Gout is a kind of arthritis that typically causes pain in the toes. It also causes swelling and discomfort in the joints. A high amount of uric(pee) acid in the blood is the reason for gout. It can be caused by dysfunctional kidneys that do not cleanse your blood efficiently. The most common health problem caused by kidney problems is the condition known as gout. However, kidney problems can be the result of gout.

The risk of having high potassium levels if you suffer from kidney disease is that your kidneys aren't able to remove enough potassium from your blood. The excess potassium in your blood is absorbed by the kidneys into your bloodstream rather than being removed from your body via urine. Your blood could begin to have a higher concentration of potassium with time.

What is the best treatment for kidney disease?

In chronic kidney disease, the kidney's function decreases gradually. Urine is produced when the kidneys remove the waste and excess fluid from your blood. A dangerous accumulation of electrolytes, fluids and waste products within your body could be the result of chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney failure, a different term used to describe chronic kidney diseases, may occur when you decide to treat renal failure or cure for chronic kidney disease. There are numerous options for treating kidney failure across the globe; however, in each treatment, there is no assurance that the treatment you're getting will result in no adverse consequences. This isn't the case with homeopathy.

The goal of treatment for kidney failure is typically to treat the reason for the problem and to slow the progression of the damage. But, kidney diseases can persist even after the root cause is treated.

Patients receiving chronic kidney disease treatment think that the causes of kidney disease are properly treated. If they have any questions, the kidney specialist listens attentively after treatment and after numerous subsequent rounds. In the homeopathic treatment for kidney disease, other complication-causing elements are also treated to ensure that the patient is able to lead a normal life without any issues. 

Homeopathic Kidney failure treatment without dialysis is very adaptable to the evolving requirements of patients. This method ensures that the patients receive a specialised diet chart as well as high-quality kidney-related medication at home. Allopathic medicines are synthesised; therefore, they are toxic for patients suffering from kidney disease. Allopathic medicines temporarily decrease the incidence of signs and symptoms associated with different kidney diseases.

Bharat Homeopathy kidney treatment

Homeopathic kidney problem medication relies on highly specific medicinal substances and dosages and can be helpful in eliminating inorganic waste. The patient's previous medical records are carefully examined. Then, the doctor recommends the most effective homeopathic remedy. Homeopathy treats patients in accordance with the severity of the illness, regardless of whether it's chronic or acute. For instance, homeopathic treatment for kidney disease helps the patient recover from the unwanted symptoms and signs of kidney disease, offers appropriate medicines to reduce the level of creatinine that is high in the patient and prevents the repeat incidence of kidney diseases. Many positive and healthy effects are observed in kidney patients who are suffering from high creatinine with homeopathic high creatinine treatment. Furthermore, patients with kidney disease are incredibly content with their homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy is the safest and fastest method of care that heals the patient physically and provides satisfaction after the treatment.

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"kidney healthy food"

A kidney-healthy diet focuses on foods that reduce stress on the kidneys and support overall health. Key foods include:

Read more about : 7 day meal plan for kidney disease

Fruits: Blueberries and cranberries are rich in antioxidants.

Vegetables: Cabbage and bell peppers are low in potassium and high in vitamins.

Proteins: Fish, eggs, and low-phosphorus cheese provide essential nutrients without excessive sodium.

Seeds: Flax and chia seeds offer healthy fats and fiber.

It's crucial to limit sodium, phosphorus, and potassium intake, and to choose whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible[1][2][4].

Citations:

[1] A Guide to Renal Diet: Best Foods For Your Kidneys' Health | Signos https://www.signos.com/blog/kidney-healthy-food

[2] Superfoods | National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org/kidney-topics/superfoods

[3] Kidney Disease Food Chart: 400+ Low Sodium Low Potassium And ... https://www.amazon.com/Kidney-Disease-Food-Chart-Phosphorus/dp/B0CWKW9TPH

[4] Kidney-Healthy Foods: A Guide to Nourishing Your Kidneys https://www.drpratimsacademy.com/kidney-healthy-foods-a-guide-to-nourishing-your-kidneys/

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Toxic Superfoods by Sally K. Norton

Understanding Oxalates:

Sources: Found in many plant foods, including spinach, almonds, and sweet potatoes.

Health Impact: High oxalate intake can lead to kidney stones, joint pain, inflammation, and other health issues. Oxalates can bind with calcium to form crystals, leading to mineral deficiencies and other complications

Health Impacts of Oxalates:

Chronic Conditions: Norton discusses how oxalates can contribute to conditions such as chronic fatigue, brain fog, and digestive distress.

Oxalate Dumping: Transitioning too quickly from a high-oxalate diet to a low-oxalate one can cause “oxalate dumping,” leading to symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and joint pain

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Dietary Recommendations:

Reducing Oxalates: The book provides a step-by-step program to safely reduce oxalate intake, including detailed charts of high-oxalate foods to avoid and low-oxalate alternatives.

Safe Transition: Emphasizes the importance of gradually reducing oxalate intake to avoid adverse effects associated with oxalate dumping

Challenging Conventional Wisdom:

Plant-Based Diets: Norton critiques the popular advice to eat more plants, highlighting the potential risks of consuming high-oxalate foods.

Balance and Moderation: Encourages a balanced approach to diet that considers individual health conditions and dietary needs

Practical Guidance:

Meal Plans and Recipes: Includes practical tips, meal plans, and recipes to help readers incorporate low-oxalate foods into their diets.

Support and Resources: Offers additional resources and support for those transitioning to a low-oxalate diet, including a community of individuals with similar health goals

Toxic Superfoods by Sally K. Norton, MPH, is a comprehensive guide that sheds light on the hidden dangers of oxalates in foods commonly perceived as healthy. Norton, a nutrition educator, argues that these naturally occurring compounds can contribute to a range of chronic health issues and offers practical advice on how to mitigate their effects.

Critical Analysis

Strengths:

Comprehensive and Well-Researched: The book provides a thorough examination of oxalates from multiple perspectives, including medical, scientific, and dietary.

Practical and Accessible: Offers practical advice and actionable steps for reducing oxalate intake, making it accessible to a wide audience

Weaknesses:

Controversial Claims: Some of Norton’s claims about the dangers of oxalates and the benefits of a low-oxalate diet are viewed skeptically by some in the scientific community.

Dietary Restriction: The strict avoidance of high-oxalate foods may be challenging for some individuals to maintain long-term

About the Author

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Sally K. Norton, MPH, is a nutrition educator with a background in public health. She has dedicated her career to researching and educating others about the impact of oxalates on health.

Her personal experiences with chronic health issues and the discovery of oxalates as a contributing factor inspired her to write Toxic Superfoods.

Norton is also a speaker and consultant, helping individuals and healthcare providers understand and manage oxalate-related health issues.

By adopting the principles outlined in Toxic Superfoods, readers can potentially achieve better energy levels, reduce inflammation, and find relief from chronic pain.

If you’re looking to improve your health by understanding and managing oxalate intake, this book provides practical advice and a structured approach to help you reach your health goals.

Conclusion

Toxic Superfoods offers a compelling look at the hidden dangers of oxalates in commonly consumed plant foods. Norton’s well-researched and practical approach provides valuable insights for those struggling with chronic health issues potentially linked to high oxalate intake. While the book’s claims may be controversial, it offers a fresh perspective on diet and health that can benefit readers looking to improve their overall well-being.

For more detailed information, you can explore the book further on Penguin Random House and Sally K. Norton’s website