Red bell peppers
Red bell peppers are low
in potassium and high in flavor, but that’s not the only reason
they’re perfect for the kidney diet. These tasty vegetables are also an
excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as vitamin B6, folic acid
and fiber. Red bell peppers are good for you because they contain lycopene, an
antioxidant that protects against certain cancers.
Cabbage
High in vitamin K,
vitamin C and fiber, cabbage is also a good source of vitamin B6 and folic
acid. Low in potassium and low in cost, it’s an affordable addition to the kidney
diet.
Cauliflower
Another cruciferous vegetable, cauliflower is high in vitamin
C and a good source of folate and fiber. It’s also packed full of indoles, glucosinolates and
thiocyanates—compounds that help the liver neutralize toxic substances that
could damage cell membranes and DNA.
Garlic
Garlic helps prevent plaque from
forming on your teeth, lowers cholesterol and reduces inflammation. Garlic
provides a delicious flavor and garlic powder is a great substitute for garlic
salt in the dialysis diet.
Onions
Onion contains
sulfur compounds which give it its pungent smell. But in addition to making
some people cry, onions are also rich in flavonoids, especially quercetin, a powerful
antioxidant that works to reduce heart disease and protects against many
cancers. Onions are low in potassium and a good source of chromium, a mineral
that helps with carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism.
Apples
Apples have been known to reduce
cholesterol, prevent constipation, protect against heart disease and reduce the
risk of cancer. It is high in fiber and anti-inflammatory compounds.
Cranberries
These tangy, tasty berries are known
to protect against bladder infections by preventing bacteria from sticking to
the bladder wall. In a similar way, cranberries also protect the stomach from
ulcer-causing bacteria and protect the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI)
tract, promoting GI health. Cranberries have also been shown to protect against
cancer and heart disease.
Blueberries
Blueberries are high in antioxidant phytonutrients called
anthocyanidins, which give them their blue color, and they are bursting with
natural compounds that reduce inflammation. Blueberries are a good source of
vitamin C; manganese, a compound that keeps your bones healthy; and fiber. They
may also help protect the brain from some of the effects of aging. Antioxidants
in blueberries and other berries have been shown to help slow bone breakdown in
rats made to be low in estrogen.
Raspberries
Raspberries contain a phytonutrient
called ellagic acid which helps neutralize free radicals in the body to prevent
cell damage. They also contain flavonoids called anthocyanins, antioxidants
which give them their red color. An excellent source of manganese, vitamin C,
fiber and folate, a B vitamin, raspberries may have properties that inhibit
cancer cell growth and tumor formation.
Strawberries
Strawberries are rich in two types
of phenols: anthocyanins and ellagitannins. Anthocyananins are what give
strawberries their red color and are powerful antioxidants that help protect
body cell structures and prevent oxidative damage. Strawberries are an
excellent source of vitamin C and manganese and a very good source of fiber.
They are known to provide heart protection, as well as anti-cancer and
anti-inflammatory components.
Cherries
Cherries have been shown
to reduce inflammation when eaten daily. They are also packed with antioxidants
and phytochemicals that protect the heart.
Red grapes
Red
grapes contain several flavonoids that give them their reddish color.
Flavonoids help protect against heart disease by preventing oxidation and
reducing the formation of blood clots. Resveratrol, a flavonoid found in
grapes, may also stimulate production of nitric oxide which helps relax muscle
cells in the blood vessels to increase blood flow. These flavonoids also
provide protection against cancer and prevent inflammation.
Egg whites
Egg
whites are pure protein and provide the highest quality of protein with all the
essential amino acids. For the kidney diet, egg whites provide protein with
less phosphorus than other protein sources such as egg yolk or meats.
Fish
Fish
provides high-quality protein and contains anti-inflammatory fats called
omega-3s. The healthy fats in fish can help fight diseases such as heart
disease and cancer. Omega-3s also help lower low-density lipoprotein or LDL
cholesterol, which is bad cholesterol, and raise high-density lipoprotein or
HDL cholesterol, which is good cholesterol.
Olive oil
Olive oil is a great
source of oleic acid, an anti-inflammatory fatty acid. The monounsaturated fat
in olive oil protects against oxidation. Olive oil is rich in polyphenols and
antioxidant compounds that prevent inflammation and oxidation.
Studies show that
populations that use large amounts of olive oil instead of other oils have
lower rates of heart disease and cancer.
Buy virgin or extra
virgin olive oil because they are higher in antioxidants. Use olive oil to
make salad dressing, in cooking, for dipping bread or for
marinating vegetables.
Reference:
https://www.davita.com/kidney-disease/diet-and-nutrition/lifestyle/top-15-healthy-foods-for-people-with-kidney-disease/e/5347
