11 Foods Kidney Patients Should Avoid (And Foods To Eat)

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Our kidneys are important for filtering out toxins in the body and transforming waste and toxins into the urine, which we expel. The kidneys also balance fluids within the body, help with the production of red blood cells, and regulate blood pressure.
People with chronic kidney disease have kidneys that don't function as well as they should. Usually, this means that the kidneys don't filter out toxins as effectively as healthy kidneys can. In order to manage the disease, it's important for people with chronic kidney disease to follow a healthy diet and avoid certain foods.
People with kidney disease should adopt a low sodium diet and ensure that they're not eating high levels of potassium and phosphorus.
Kidneys that have sustained damage may also have trouble filtering out large amounts of protein. In this case, you may need to closely monitor your protein consumption and make sure you don't eat too much.
Certain fruits and vegetables also aren't suitable for people with poor kidney function. It's important to note that people in the early stages of kidney disease may have different requirements to people in the late stages. Let’s take a look at the main food’s kidney patients should avoid -
Phosphorus
Too much phosphorus in the body can lead to brittle bones that are more likely to break. This is because calcium is pulled out of the bones while your body tries to regulate levels within the blood. Medicines such as phosphate binders may help with the build-up of phosphorus in the blood.
Soda
Soda, especially dark-colored soda such as cola drinks, contains additives like phosphorus, which are used as preservatives for the beverage.
Phosphorus as an additive is bound to proteins and absorbed in the intestinal tract. People with kidney problems should limit phosphorus consumption, and this means limiting soda consumption.
Milk
Milk contains large amounts of phosphorus, so it's important that you portion your milk intake to only one cup a day if you have chronic kidney disease.
For dairy foods like yogurt or cheese, make sure to consume no more than one ounce per day. While calcium is present in milk and dairy products, phosphorus can cause weakened bones in people with kidney disease.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a guilty pleasure for many of us, but if you're dealing with chronic kidney disease, you should consume it only sparingly.
Peanut butter contains high levels of potassium, and a small amount of phosphorus.
Whole Wheat Bread and Wheat Cereals
Whole wheat bread contains high levels of both phosphorus and potassium, so it should typically be avoided by kidney patients. White bread is favoured over whole wheat bread for this reason.
Potassium
When the kidneys aren't functioning as they should, potassium builds up in the blood. Worryingly, this can have an affect on the heart, causing it to change the way that it beats and put you more at risk of a heart attack. Kidney patients may need to limit their potassium intake for this reason.