A properly mapped Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) diet should be followed, which can help postpone the onset of the disease at an earlier age. If you suspect that you may be carrying the gene of this disease, it would be safer to suggest that starting with a healthy renal diet would be the best option. This Buzzle article will help you chalk out what you must and mustn't include in your renal diet.
Have Less Proteins
Proteins take longer for the kidney to process. Once it's done, the waste product produced is called urea. It is the kidney's basic function to help remove the urea from the body. Therefore larger the total amount of proteins produced by the liver, causes larger quantities of urea to be produced. The goal should be to reduce the total consumption of proteins. According to the USDA's analysis the total Recommended Daily Allowance of proteins is equal to 0.8 grams of protein per kilo of body weight which is about 0.4 grams of protein per pound.
Avoid eating all types of meat and chicken as they have high protein contents. That includes having less legumes, groundnuts, corn as well as certain beans that have high protein content such as lentils and chickpeas. Avocado and olive oil should be consumed as they contain healthy fats that are much-needed. Also add more high fiber vegetables and fruits into your diet such as spinach, broccoli, cabbage, pomegranate, papaya as well as bananas. Grains help in compensating for the loss in calories and are excellent for people suffering from this disease.
Though there is one exception when it comes to proteins. Soya is one type of protein that is believed to be excellent for keeping polycystic kidney disease under control. Only fermented soy must be consumed, as it has some side effects. Fermented soy such as miso, tofu and tempeh should become an inseparable part of your renal diet.
