Diet and Health
At Archway Health, we recognize that maintaining a balanced and healthy diet is a critical component of managing renal conditions and ensuring overall well-being. Dietary choices can have a profound effect on kidney function, and a specialized diet plan can help in slowing the progression of kidney disease.
Essential Dietary Considerations:
- Protein Control: Managing protein intake is vital for kidney health. We guide you in choosing the right amount and type of protein.
- Sodium Reduction: Lowering salt intake helps control blood pressure, reducing strain on the kidneys.
- Potassium and Phosphorus Management: Specific guidelines on these nutrients are provided to keep them at safe levels in your blood.
- Fluid Management: For those on dialysis, monitoring fluid intake becomes essential, and our team helps you find the right balance.
Ongoing Support and Education:Our services extend beyond mere recommendations. We provide ongoing support and education to help you understand your nutritional needs and make informed food choices.
Wellness and Lifestyle:At Archway Health, diet and health are part of a holistic approach to care. We encourage a lifestyle that includes regular exercise and stress management to complement your nutritional plan.
Your health journey is unique, and our dedicated team is here to guide and support you every step of the way. By aligning your diet with your medical needs, we help pave the path to improved health and a higher quality of life. For more information or to schedule a consultation with one of our dietitians, please contact us today.
Smart ways to manage your diet and improve your kidney health
Wise up with water
Choose tap or plain bottled water, mineral water or flavored sparkling water. Specialty waters may be enhanced with sodium, potassium or phosphate additives.
Choose your brew
Home-brewed tea and homemade lemonade are ideal alternatives to water. Some bottled or canned beverages are loaded with phosphates, so it's better to limit them.
Pick your poultry
Choose fresh poultry and pork. Many enhanced and pre-cooked products (including broth, nuggets and strips) contain greater amounts of sodium, phosphate and potassium additives.
Go organic
Make homemade low-sodium soup with organic or homemade stock.
Tap into your vegetarian side
Eat meatless meals or plan entrées that use modest amounts of meat to reduce protein and thus added stress on your kidneys. Meatless meals have fewer saturated fats to boot, which is good news for your heart.
"A" is for antioxidants
Eat antioxidant-rich apples, berries, cherries, red grapes, cabbage, cauliflower, garlic, onions and red bell peppers to help decrease chronic inflammation associated with kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Power up with protein
Choose egg whites and high omega-3 fish as your protein source. Regardless of your protein level, plan at least half from high-quality sources such as these to receive all the essential amino acids. Egg whites are very low in phosphorus; fish such as salmon, trout and tuna reduce inflammation associated with kidney and heart disease.
Trim the fat
Replace unhealthy fats such as animal fats and hydrogenated margarine with healthy fats, such as olive oil and trans fat-free margarine.
Wellness and Lifestyle:
At Archway Health, management of diet and health are part of our holistic approach to care.
We encourage a lifestyle that includes regular exercise and stress management to complement your nutritional plan.
Each patients health journey is unique, and our dedicated team is here to guide and support you every step of the way.
By aligning your diet with your medical needs, we help pave the path to improved health and a higher quality of life.
For more information or to schedule a consultation with one of our dietitians, please contact us today.