To limit phosphorus:
- Limit your phosphorus intake to 800 to 1000 mg a
day.
- Limit your intake of dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, or
ice cream.
- Avoid nuts, peanut butter, seeds, lentils, peas, and
beans.
- Avoid drinks such as beer, cola drinks, and cocoa.
To limit potassium:
- Ask your doctor if it is all right to use a
salt substitute. Some people with kidney disease need to limit their potassium
intake.
- Use lemon, herbs, and other spices to flavor your meals.
Most commercially available salt substitutes are very high in
.
If you are having trouble keeping your weight up, keep
the following in mind:
- You may eat bread, tortillas, and cereals,
but avoid bran breads or cereals. Do not eat pretzels, chips, or other salted
snack foods.
- You may use margarine, oil, and mayonnaise to add
calories to your diet. Vegetable oils like olive oil, canola oil, or safflower
oil are the healthiest choices.
- Unless you have diabetes, you may
use honey and sugar to increase energy and add calories.
- It is
important to continue to eat meals and snacks at regular times.
If you are overweight:
- Limit the amount of calories you take in
daily.
- Increase your overall physical activity.
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