Can I Eat Peanut Butter With PKD

2015-03-08 03:39

Peanut butter is packed with nutrition in just one small serving provide many health benefits including reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. Well can a person with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) eat peanut butter?

There is no such a diet that is suit for all PKD patients. We only can say peanut butter is beneficial for PKD patients if they eat it properly.

What are health benefits of peanut butter for PKD?

1. lower type 2 diabetes

Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney disease. Eating peanuts can reduce the risk of diabetes and thus help reduce the chance of kidney disease.

2. good for heart

Heart disease is a major complication of PKD and most patients die from PKD rather than the disease itself, so it is vital to follow a diet which is good for the heart. All of the fat in peanut butter is heart-healthy monosunsaturated fat. As peanuts are rich supply of saturated fats, consume them regularly by means of peanut butter which is delicious to guard yourself from cardiovascular diseases.

3. healthy digestive system

PKD and other kinds of kidney diseases usually have digestive problems. Peanut butter can help supplement your fiber intake from other foods. Fiber helps regulate your digestive system by promoting healthy bowel movements.

However, not all patients can eat peanut butter. If you have high blood potassium in body, you should avoid or limit the intake of peanut butter and other foods with rich potassium. Peanut butter contains much potassium, which is dangerous for those who have elevated potassium in blood. All in all, whether you can eat peanut butter and how much you can eat mainly depends on your own medical conditions. You can consult the online doctor or leave a message below to get the answer.

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