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People with Chronic kidney disease should follow a healthy diet. The kidney’s job is to filter bloodstream. When the kidneys don’t function properly, there are certain minerals and wastes that are no longer filtered. Eating properly and avoiding foods that are harmful can help renal disease patients protect their kidneys and avoid complications. Seeds and nuts are common foods in our daily life. When diagnosed as kidney disease, can people eat nuts and seeds?
Nuts and kidney health
As is suggested, nutrients from nuts include 36% protein, 58.8% fat and carbohydrate 72.6%. In addition, nuts also provide vitamins (vitamin B and vitamin E), mineral elements such as phosphorus, calcium, iron and zinc, and dietary fibers. People with Chronic kidney disease need to restrict their intake of proteins because an excessive protein intake produces more urea nitrogen to worsen renal condition. Kidney disease also requires low sodium because excessive sodium will retain water and raise blood pressure. Processed nuts which contain rich sodium should thus be avoided for kidney disease patients.
While there is a high fat content, the fat in peanuts is mostly unsaturated fat, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat; healthier types of fat than saturated fat. Fibers from nuts may help to stabilize blood sugar and lower blood cholesterol levels. Nuts, such as peanuts, are also a good source of proteins. People at earlier stages of kidney diseases are allowed to eat nuts; however, if they develop into advanced stages, nuts should be restricted because of the phosphorus and potassium provided.
An Accredited Practicing Dietitian experienced in the area of diet and kidney disease can explain how it all works and help plan your meals. This Dietitian will take into account how you are feeling, your age, lifestyle, weight, muscle size, health and blood test results.
Seeds and kidney health
Pumpkin contains many nutritions such as starch, protein, carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, etc. However, pumpkin is also rich in potassium and phosphorous, the intake of which should be taken consideration by dialysis patients. Due to damaged kidney function, the electrolyte balance is broken and the levels of potassium and phosphorous are abnormal, which can cause many complications such as itchy skin, numbness, vomiting and abnormal heart rhythm.
What are the advantages of pumpkin?
- Polysaccharides: It is a nonspecific immune enhancer, and it can stimulate the formation of cytokines and regular the immune system by activating the compliments. Therefore, dialysis patients will have a strong immunity and can be protected from being catching a cold or infection.
- Carotenoid: Carotenoid can be transformed into vitamin A that is related to the growth and differentiation of epithelial tissue. Carotenoid is beneficial for the development of vision and bones.
- Mineral elements: Pumpkin is high in calcium but low in sodium, and thus is a good choice for patients who have high blood pressure.
- Amino acids: Pumpkins contain many essential amino acids and high levels of immunoglobulins, which are essential for the repairing of cells
such as pumpkin, sunflower or watermelon seeds, provide rich purine. So seeds are unwise choices if people have gout disease or already high uric acid. In addition to this, seeds such as sunflower and watermelon seeds contain rich fat, proteins, zinc, proteins and various types of vitamins, which are helpful for boosting digestive function and improve your appetite. Certain compounds from seeds may benefit kidney disease patients. For instance, grape seed exact which comes from the seeds and skin of the red grape is a known antioxidant that fights against free radical damage. The bioflavenoids from seeds also help to strengthen blood vessels and encourage blood flow.
The benefits of seeds also include other aspects. For instance, sunflower seeds contain rich unsaturated fatty acids which lower serum cholesterol level and prevent occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. Seed products are beneficial for kidney health, and people may seek for an expert doctor’s guidance for a proper eating plan and maintain a balanced diet to boost your health status.
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