What fruits should not be eaten with kidney disease?

What fruits should not be eaten with kidney disease?

Kidney disease is a common chronic disease, and patients need to pay special attention to their diet, especially the choice of fruits. Certain fruits may contain high levels of potassium, phosphorus, or sugar, which may be burdensome for patients with poor kidney function. The following is the content related to kidney disease diet that has been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. Based on expert advice and patient feedback, a list of fruits that patients with kidney disease should eat with caution is compiled.

1. High-potassium fruits that patients with kidney disease should avoid

Hyperkalemia is a common complication in patients with kidney disease, so potassium intake needs to be restricted. The following fruits are high in potassium and should be avoided or their consumption should be strictly controlled:

2. High-sugar fruits that need to be restricted

Patients with diabetic kidney disease need to pay special attention to sugar intake. The following fruits contain higher sugar content:

3. Other fruits that need attention

The following fruits may be harmful to people with kidney disease due to other ingredients:

• carambola: Contains neurotoxins, which may cause deterioration of kidney function or even poisoning.
• coconut: High potassium and excess water may aggravate edema.
• Dried fruits (such as dates, dried figs): Concentrated sugar and potassium content are extremely high.

4. Recommended low-potassium and low-sugar fruits suitable for patients with kidney disease

The following fruits can be consumed in moderation:

5. Expert advice

1. Individualized adjustment: Develop a diet plan based on renal function stage (such as GFR value) and blood potassium level.
2. Cooking method: Cooking fruits can reduce some of the potassium content.
3. Monitoring indicators: Check blood potassium, blood sugar and urine protein regularly.

Note: The above data are referenced from the "Chinese Guidelines for Nutritional Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease" and the recommendations of the clinical nutrition department of tertiary hospitals. The specific diet must be followed the doctor's advice.