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June 30, 2014
Pre-Dialysis Patients and Fast Food
Although everyone knows fast food should usually be avoided, every once in a while won’t hurt you much. Sometimes you might be in a hurry and have no other option. Other times you might just really be craving some fast food and want to splurge a little.As long as it is done in extreme moderation, it is okay to eat fast food once in a while. Moderation is the key here, as well as what you decide to eat. There are some options that you should absolutely avoid, but there are fairly safe options as well.
What To Avoid
French Fries
Unless you can manage to get salt-free french fries, you should really avoid ordering fries. Not only are they deep fried, but they are absolutely loaded with sodium and potassium. Onion rings are a better option, but keep your order small.
MSG
Anywhere that uses MSG (monosodium glutamate) should be avoided at all costs. MSG is essentially concentrated sodium, and can be really bad especially for pre-dialysis patients. It is a good idea to ask before you order, or call ahead to restaurants that you aren’t sure about their MSG usage. Chinese food restaurants have bad reputations for using MSG in their food.
Dark Sodas
Dark sodas such as colas should be avoided. These drinks, as well as canned teas, contain high levels of phosphorus, which should be avoided for pre-dialysis patients.
What is Okay
If you are going to eat fast food, some options are better than others. So here is a list of things that are moderately safe to eat on occasion.
A small burger with lettuce, mustard, mayonnaise and onion. Try to avoid tomato or ketchup.
Many fast food places have salad options. Limit your dressing and ask them to put everything on the side as some of the “special” sauces and ingredients have a lot of sodium.
Grilled chicken options, such as grilled chicken sandwiches.
Broiled or grilled fish options, or if fried is the only option remove the breading. The breading is where the majority of the sodium is.
Tacos with no cheese. Choose sour cream over guacamole and avoid tomatoes.
Chinese stir fry using no or low sodium soy sauce. Have steamed rice on the side instead of fried.
Sub sandwiches on white bread. Turkey and chicken breast are the best choices, and you should avoid pastrami or pepperoni as they are high sodium. Avoid cheese, sauces, or pickles to keep sodium and phosphorus levels down.
Small Concessions
Some condiments that should be avoided can be used in very small quantities. Sauces like ketchup, hot sauce, and salsa should be kept to one packet or one tablespoon total.
Everyone likes to splurge once in a while. For pre-dialysis patients, splurging is a little more risky, but it can still be done. If you are careful, you can eat fast food on occasion. Of course, you should speak to your doctor or nutritionist about your specific health needs as your situation might be different from others.
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June 25, 2014
Renal Diet Headquarters Podcast 027 – Grocery List Snacking Ideas for Chronic Kidney Disease
Podcas
t #27 Released on June 25, 2014 This is my first week as a business owner without another job. I am having fun, but staying on task is proving to be difficult.
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This week we are talking about grocery store shopping and snacks. You need snacks around – admit it! But you don’t know where to start. Choose these things more often and stay on track with your diet.
Grocery shopping and label reading is the theme for the month, and I want you to send in your questions about it. I am going to spend time talking about how to do those so you are healthier.
#1 – I am DONE with our new product that I have been working on all of May! I am mailing the first set of physical copies on Friday this week, and you can access the digital version. I am offering a June discount and here is the link to more information: http://www.renaldiethq.com/go/caregiver. It’s a 152 page 3 ring bound notebook on “All Things Caregiving For Chronic Kidney Disease”. You will find it to be a great resource, and it will be available in June for just $67 – you will get both the hard copy and digital copy if you are in the US – sorry, no shipping outside the US but I will have a digital only price of $47. Thanks.
This week I am talking about how to grocery shop looking for specific foods for people with chronic kidney disease.
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June 23, 2014
Know Your Phosphorus Levels: What To Eat?
When you are living with chronic kidney disease or renal failure, there are certain guidelines and dietary restrictions that you need to follow. Often, knowing what you can eat is tough to discern through all of the many restrictions.
You can actually find plenty of options to eat despite all of the restrictions if you know what to look for. Most renal patients know that they need to monitor and avoid sodium, but there are other things to look out for as well. For example: potassium, and the lesser known phosphorus.
What is phosphorus?
Phosphorus is a mineral that is found in your body, specifically in your bones. Phosphorus is also found in many foods.
Why do I need to control my phosphorus levels?
Phosphorus is made naturally in your body and is necessary for building and maintaining strong bones. Your kidneys are responsible for filtering and flushing out excess minerals, fluid, and waste, including phosphorus.
If your body is unable to properly filter out and discard excess phosphorus, this could lead to a buildup. A build up of phosphorus can be dangerous to your health. Too much phosphorus can actually leach calcium from your bones, making them weak. High phosphorus levels can also cause bone pain, muscle fatigue, and even heart problems.
What high phosphorus foods should I avoid?
Here is a list of foods that should be either avoided or only eaten in moderation:
Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and some cheeses
Organ meats such as livers
Shellfish
Beans and peas
Nuts and seeds
Whole grain breads
Bran and oatmeal
Dark sodas
All of these products contain high levels of phosphorus and should be avoided when possible. If you must eat them, you should only do so very moderately.
So what can I eat?
Although that list seems like it is very restrictive, there are still lots of foods that you can eat.
Light colored sodas like ginger-ale or lemon lime sodas
Cream cheese
Vegetables of all sorts
Cream of wheat cereal
There are lots of delicious non dairy alternatives out there so you can still have creamer, milk, and even puddings.
Popcorn
Sherbet or fruit popsicles
White bread, bagels, crackers
There are more foods that you still can eat on a low-phosphorus diet than foods that you can’t eat.
How do I know what foods have phosphorus?
Reading nutrition and ingredient labels are extremely important. The label should list phosphorus as an ingredient, or it might say “PHOS”.
Remember also that when reading ingredient and nutrition labels that the amounts listed and percent daily values are per serving, so pay attention to serving sizes as well. Otherwise you might be consuming a lot more of your restricted ingredients than you might be aware of.
Knowing about phosphorus and how to maintain healthy levels in your system is the key to living healthy. Talk to your physician and/or dietician about what your specific dietary needs are, and how much phosphorus is safe for you to consume. Every patient is different, so knowing your own specific guidelines is safest.
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June 18, 2014
Renal Diet Headquarters Podcast 026 – Shopping for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Podcast #26 Released on June 18, 2014 Halfway through the year! I promised I would do 52, and I am off to a great start.
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This week we are talking about fruits and vegetables in season and how to shop for them. This week is fun because you can really have a great variety of food with fresh fruits and vegetables, and eating those in season makes them much less expensive.
Grocery shopping and label reading is the theme for the month, and I want you to send in your questions about it. I am going to spend time talking about how to do those so you are healthier.
#1 – I am DONE with our new product that I have been working on all of May! I am mailing the first set of physical copies on Friday this week, and you can access the digital version. I am offering a June discount and here is the link to more information: http://www.renaldiethq.com/go/caregiver. It’s a 152 page 3 ring bound notebook on “All Things Caregiving For Chronic Kidney Disease”. You will find it to be a great resource, and it will be available in June for just $67 – you will get both the hard copy and digital copy if you are in the US – sorry, no shipping outside the US but I will have a digital only price of $47. Thanks.
This week I am talking about how to read the food label and specific areas of interest for people with chronic kidney disease. Today is also national Picnic Day. Go out and have fun.
Additional information and links I mentioned: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/what-fruits-and-vegetables-are-in-season
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June 16, 2014
Renal Diet Grocery List Tips- Low Sodium Choices
Living with renal disease can put a bit of a damper on your diet. There are restrictions and guidelines to follow that are aimed at keeping your body functioning properly, or as properly as possible.Restrictions do not mean that there isn’t plenty to eat, however. Renal patients might find that they can eat more than they think. The key is to read nutrition and ingredients labels and know what to avoid.
Sodium is one of the biggest ingredients to avoid. In your body, the kidneys are responsible for filtering out excess sodium and other waste. When the kidneys are not functioning properly, they are not able to properly filter out excess sodium. A build up in sodium can lead to many serious health problems. Too much sodium can cause fluid retention, high blood pressure, and dangerous swelling to your extremities.
Fluid retention can be a very serious matter. If renal patients are not careful, fluid can build up so much that it floods into the lungs, making it hard to breathe. The excess fluid in your blood stream can make it harder for your heart to pump your blood properly, and could result in heart failure.
These are the reasons why a low sodium renal diet is important for patients. But how much sodium is recommended?
Your doctor will give you a better estimation of what amount is best for your specific diet, but for the most part patients on a low sodium renal diet are limited to 2grams or less per day. Keep your eye on ingredient lists and serving sizes to keep track of how much you are consuming.
Here are some tips for putting together your low sodium grocery list:
When you are grocery shopping, try to avoid most boxed or processed packaged foods. A lot of them contain a lot of sodium and other preservatives that your kidneys may not be able to process properly. If you must purchase these products, aim for products that have less than 35mg of sodium per serving. These products will be marked as very low sodium or sodium free.
Always try to go with fresh fruits and vegetables when possible, or frozen as an alternative. Canned vegetables tend to have a lot of additional sodium added as a preservative. If you absolutely must used canned vegetables, make sure to drain and rinse to wash away as much of the excess sodium as possible.
Purchase salt-free seasonings. Herbs and spices can give your meals a lot of flavor without the added salt.
Avoid a lot of the cured meats such as bacon, hot dogs, and lunch meats. These are pumped full of sodium.
Opt for salt free tortilla chips or low salt popcorn instead of salty chips and crackers.
Grocery shopping for a low sodium renal diet might seem very restrictive at first. However, once you get used to all of the healthy and low sodium options that are available to you, you might find that you enjoy all of the flavors of foods even more than you did before.
Leave a comment and let me know what questions you have! I would love to answer your questions.
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June 11, 2014
Renal Diet Headquarters Podcast 025 – Label Reading For People With Chronic Kidney Failure
Podcast #25 Released on June 11, 2014
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This week we are talking about healthy eating and label reading. I have exciting announcements this week.
Grocery shopping and label reading is the theme for the month, and I want you to send in your questions about it. I am going to spend time talking about how to do those so you are healthier.
#1 – I am DONE with our new product that I have been working on all of May! I don’t have the physical copies yet, but you can access the digital version. I am offering a June discount and here is the link to more information: http://www.renaldiethq.com/go/caregiver. It’s a 152 page 3 ring bound notebook on “All Things Caregiving For Chronic Kidney Disease”. You will find it to be a great resource, and it will be available in June for just $67 – you will get both the hard copy and digital copy if you are in the US – sorry, no shipping outside the US but I will have a digital only price. Thanks.
This week I am talking about how to read the food label and specific areas of interest for people with chronic kidney disease.
Email me at podcast@renaldiethq.com for suggestions
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June 9, 2014
Pre-dialysis Diet Plan and Supermarket Secrets
For many patients with chronic kidney disease nearing renal failure, dialysis may be an upcoming reality. Dialysis patient have a lot of dietary restrictions.What kind of dietary restrictions do dialysis patients have?
The biggest restriction for dialysis patients is sodium. Patients need to watch their sodium intake closely. It is one of the functions of the kidneys to filter and flush out excess sodium, so when the kidneys are not functioning properly there can be a buildup of sodium in the body. Too much sodium can lead to fluid retention, which can cause dangerous swelling, high blood pressure, and even heart failure.Speaking of fluid, that is another restriction for dialysis patients. Patients with renal failure often have to control how much fluid they put into their bodies, whether by food or drink.
Potassium, phosphorus, and calcium are a few other ingredients that most dialysis patients have to look out for. The kidneys are responsible for flushing all the excess and waste out of the body, but they aren’t able to do so and levels can become elevated and dangerous.
Doesn’t dialysis do all that for you?
Technically, yes. Dialysis does what it can to replace the function of the kidneys and clean the blood of excess fluid and waste. Patients still have to follow a careful diet, however, because most dialysis is only done a few times a week so there are times in between to keep track of. Not only that, but the dialysis machine can only do so much. You might have to put some effort into keeping your body healthy and ready for the dialysis machine so it can do the most for you.
Eating better will also help to reduce some of the symptoms that come along with kidney failure, such as nausea and fatigue.
So, what can I eat?
There are still a wide variety of foods that you can eat. Speak with your doctor and dietician to find out exactly which restrictions you personally need to abide by, because every patient is different in some way.
Here are some secrets to eating well for pre-dialysis patients:
Anti-Inflammatory Foods
There are certain foods that have anti-inflammatory properties that can help with swelling and edema that a lot of dialysis patients experience. Look for fresh leafy green vegetables, unsalted walnuts, and some types of fish.
Flavor Aids
You don’t need salt to make your food taste good. There are tons of salt free herb and spice mixes available to you that make your food taste great without the added salt.
Lunch Options
Since you need to avoid all the salt and preservatives that are pumped into many lunch meats, instead use leftover meats from dinner or cook and slice chicken or turkey to be used specifically for lunches.
Snack Finds
Most grocery stores now have salt-free or low sodium snack options. Look for unsalted pretzels, tortilla chips, and popcorn.
Pre-dialysis patients do follow a more restrictive diet plan to ready them for dialysis and to not overload their kidneys. This does not mean that there’s nothing to eat, however. With these guidelines and secrets, you will have plenty to eat.
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June 4, 2014
Renal Diet Headquarters Podcast 024 – Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning with Kidney Disease
Podcast #24 Released on June 4, 2014
Send in your questions about grocery shopping, meal planning, and recipes to podcast@renaldiethq.com
This week we are talking about healthy eating, going grocery shopping, and doing some meal planning. It’s a short, but sweet and value packed podcast this week.
Grocery shopping and label reading is the theme for the month, and I want you to send in your questions about it. I am going to spend time talking about how to do those so you are healthier.
#1 – I am DONE with our new product that I have been working on all of May! I don’t have the physical copies yet, but you can access the digital version. I am offering a June discount and here is the link to more information: http://www.renaldiethq.com/go/caregiver. It’s a 100+ page 3 ring bound notebook on “All Things Caregiving For Chronic Kidney Disease”. You will find it to be a great resource, and it will be available in June for just $67 – you will get both the hard copy and digital copy if you are in the US – sorry, no shipping outside the US but I will have a digital only price. Thanks.
I reviewed how meal planning helps your diet, and also talked about some quick grocery shopping tips for you.
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June 2, 2014
Asian Grocery Shopping for Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is an ailment that severely affects what you can and cannot eat. Not only are the guidelines highly recommended, but the dietary restrictions can change, or even save, your life.For kidney disease, dietary restrictions are meant to reduce the amount of waste and harmful substances in your body that can build up. Your kidneys are usually responsible for filtering and ridding your body of excess substances like sodium, potassium, and phosphorus.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Kidney Disease Education Program (associated with United States Heath and Human Services- http://nkdep.nih.gov/), Asian Americans are more likely to develop chronic kidney disease than the rest of the population.
There is speculation as to why Asian Americans seem to be affected more, but there do not seem to be any hard answers. Some health professionals believe it to be due to a higher usage of mono sodium glutamate (or MSG) and salty sauces being a common addition to most Asian cuisine.
If you enjoy Asian food, however, there are still plenty of foods that you can enjoy. Just always remember that moderation is key for some of these products. Also, talk to your doctor or dietician before making any decisions. Your specific dietary needs might be more or less restrictive, or you may have special dietary needs to follow.
Asian Grocery Shopping Tips:
What not to eat.
Be wary of sauces and dips, especially if they are pre-packaged, bottled or jarred. They tend to have a lot of extra sodium and MSG.
Depending on your specific dietary restrictions (speak to your doctor), you may need to avoid leafy green vegetables. This can mean bok choy and Chinese cabbage.
Avoid fried foods.
Avoid soups if you are on a fluid restriction, and keep in mind that a lot of soups are very high in sodium as well.
What to eat.
Steamed or stir-fry mixed vegetables are always delicious and better for you.
Steamed rice is a good alternative to salty fried rice.
Sushi is usually pretty safe to eat depending on what kind you get.
Chose low sodium soy sauce if you absolutely need it, and remember to only use it in moderation.
Spring rolls are a healthier alternative to egg rolls.
Other tips for Asian grocery shopping with kidney disease:
Always choose fresh fruits and vegetables over canned. Canned vegetables are packed with tons of extra sodium. You can choose frozen as an alternative. Canned fruits are often packed in sugary syrup. If canned is your only option, drain and rinse them for a few minutes to wash away some of the sodium before you cook or eat the product.
A more “traditional” Asian diet of fish and rice is much healthier than the restaurant options found in America today.
If you pay attention to nutrition labels and make good decisions about high sodium, fried, and saucy foods, you can easily eat Asian cuisine on a renal diet. Many Asian grocery stores have lots of healthy options and fresh produce to choose from.
For more information on other kidney disease diets click here.
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May 28, 2014
Renal Diet Headquarters Podcast 023 – Interview with Charlotte Siems about T-Tapp
Podcast #23 Released on May 28, 2014
Send in your questions about exercise to podcast@renaldiethq.com
This week it’s my interview with Charlotte Siems of charlottesiems.com
Exercise and Fitness is the theme for the month, and I want you to send in your questions about it. I am going to spend time talking about how exercise and fitness make you better.
#1 – I am almost done with our new product this month that I have been working on all of May! I will be finished by Friday this week.. I am offering a “pre-order” discount and here is the link to more information: http://www.renaldiethq.com/go/caregiver. It’s going to be a 100+ page 3 ring bound notebook on “All Things Caregiving For Chronic Kidney Disease”. You will find it to be a great resource, and it will be available in pre-order for less than half price – just for ordering early! To order for just $47 – you will get both the hard copy and digital copy if you are in the US – sorry, no shipping outside the US but I will have a digital only price. Thanks. Last day for the pre-order price is May 26th!
Charlotte and I had a great discussion about how a little exercise can go a long way towards making you healthier. T-tapp has excellent workouts for every stage of life, and will help you be healthier and actually exercise! You can do T-tapp in just a few minutes a day, and they have workouts designed for seniors and people with health issues. Check out their website at: https://store.t-tapp.com/categories/Starter-Systems/
Email me at podcast@renaldiethq.com for suggestions
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