Are Green Leafy Veges Good for PKD patients

2015-09-17 08:59

PKD patients need to pay attention to daily diet. Can they eat green leafy veges? The principle of diet for PKD is low phosphorus, low potassium, low protein, low salt. Hence, green leafy veges can be eaten, which are low phosphorus and low potassium. Here we will tell you common green leafy veges you can eat and you can not.

High potassium food:

Acorn squash, artichoke, bamboo shoots, black beans, carrots, cabbage, Lentils, tomato, potato, pumpkin, spinach.

Low potassium food:

Cauliflower, Celery, lettuce, eggplant, cucumber, onions, parsley, peppers, yellow squash, radish, rhubard.

High phosphorus food:

Beans, black beans, lentils, split peas, soy beans. Cheese

Yogurt

Ice cream

Beer, cola, milk-based coffee, chocolate drinks

Chocolate

Bran

Brown rice, wild rice

Whole grain breads, cereals, crackers

Corn tortillas

Pancakes, waffles, biscuits

Pizza

Avocado

Nuts, seeds, nut butters

Low phosphorus food:

green beans, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, summer squash, bell pepper, cucumber, lettuce, onion, radish, apples, berries, grapes, plums, pineapple, canned pears, peaches, fruit cocktail。

Gelatin, Popsicles, sherbet, Sorbet

Jellybeans, fondant, gumdrops, hard candy

Unsalted popcorn or pretzels

Sugar cookies, shortbread cookies, vanilla wafers, lemon cake, white or yellow cake, angel food cake

Jam, jelly, honey, cream cheese

Corn or rice cereals, refined wheat cereals

Cream of wheat, cream of rice, grits

French, Italian or white bread

White rice, pasta, couscous

You need to take notice of the above food or green leafy veges. PKD patients should avoid or limit high phosphorus and potassium food in life. Eating more vegetables and fruits can be beneficial for PKD patients, which can supply rich vitamins to body. It is necessary for PKD patients to set up a planned diet with doctor and dietitians. More information, or any question, welcome to leave a message or contact our online doctors anytime. Reply will be given very fast.

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