Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

Diet for polycystic kidney disease apple, papaya, pear, barley, oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat, chickpeas, peanut, soy, olive oil, garlic, ginger, lemon, and onion.

• The high-quality protein in small quantities.
• Low in potassium and phosphorus.
• Low in salt.
• Limit caffeine.
• Consume small meals at frequent intervals.

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Polycystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disorder that causes kidney failure, high blood pressure, aneurysms, liver cysts, diverticulosis, and chronic pain if untreated for an extended period. 

Cysts are round noncancerous sacs filled up with fluid. It can cause kidney failure and blood pressure to elevate. The damage in the kidney is treated with medications, diet, and lifestyle changes. Many people with this condition about the age of 60 years have kidney failure.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Symptoms

• Headaches
• Back or side pain
• Blood in the urine
• Kidney stones
• High blood pressure
• Increased size of the abdomen
• Urinary tract infections
• A feeling of fullness in the abdomen
• Kidney failure

Polycystic kidney disease is diagnosed to identify the number and size of the cysts and to calculate, and evaluate the number of healthy tissues in the kidney by MRI, Ultrasound, and CT scan methods.

Prevention Of Polycystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic kidney disease can be prevented by managing blood pressure. There are some rules to control blood pressure

• Maintain a healthy weight
• Maintain blood pressure by following the guidelines prescribed by the doctor
• Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes per day.

Consume a low-sodium diet that includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

Best Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

Morning drink	Homemade lemonade
Breakfast	Egg white French toast
Soup	Roasted red pepper soup
Salad	Apple rice salad
Lunch	Bajra upma with vegetables
Evening snack	Almond pecans homemade popcorn
Dinner	Grilled salmon with fruit salsa

Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet Recipes

Grilled salmon with fruit salsa Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups Alaskan salmon fillets
• ⅛ Tsp salt
• ⅛ Tsp black pepper
• 3 seedless peaches
• 3 slices of pineapple
• 1 apple
• ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp lime, juiced

Method

• Prepare charcoal fire or heat gas grill on high for 10 minutes with lid closed.
• Oil the grill grates well to prevent fish from sticking.
• Cut salmon into 4 pieces and season with salt and pepper.
• Chop the peach, pineapple, and apple into small pieces.
• Toss the fruits with the remaining salsa ingredients and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Place salmon on the grill, skin-sides up, 4 inches above the heat, and grill fillets for 5 minutes and turn over carefully.
• Close the grill lid and cook 5-10 minutes longer or until the salmon is just cooked through and the center has turned from translucent to opaque (white).
• Remove from the grill. Trim skin from salmon, if desired.
• Spoon Fruit Salsa over fillets and serve immediately.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Low Sodium Diet

Sodium is a mineral that performs many functions that are essential to the body and is mostly found in abundance in animal-based foods, meat, and dairy products.

A low-sodium diet is prescribed for patients with high blood pressure, kidney disease, and heart failure. It is also found in processed meats, frozen dinners, and packaged foods like chips and fast foods. A low-sodium diet aims to limit high-sodium foods and beverages.

Guidelines to manage salt in the diet

• Not to add salt to the food while eating or cooking.
• Choose fresh fruits and vegetables instead of canned vegetables.
• Choose fresh herbs, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, cilantro, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, and dill.
• Stick to fresh vegetables and fruits rather than salty snacks and crackers.
• Avoid processed meats like lunch meats, hot dogs, and sausages.
• Avoid frozen dinners and canned soups.
• Limit condiments like ketchup, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce that are high in sodium.
• Avoid pickled foods like pickles and olives.
• Avoid salt substitutes that are high in potassium.

Vegetables Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Pepper
• Cauliflower
• Cabbage
• Mushrooms
• Peas
• Radish
• Corn
• Green beans
• Carrots
• Eggplant
• Asparagus
• Cucumber

Fruits Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Pears
• Berries
• Apples
• Papaya
• Apricots
• Cherries
• Peaches

Grains Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Whole wheat
• Dried beans
• Brown rice
• Millets
• Quinoa

Meat Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Turkey
• Whole eggs
• Egg whites
• Sea bass
• Skinless Chicken

Nuts Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Peanuts
• Almonds
• Flax seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sunflower seeds
• Lotus Seeds

Dairy Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Unsalted butter
• Yogurt
• Low sodium cheese

Condiments And Seasonings Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Herbs and spices
• No salt blends
• Low sodium sauces
• Vinegar
• Garlic powder
• Low-sodium salad dressing
• Basil

Snacks Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Unsalted tortilla chips
• Unsalted pretzels
• Unsalted crackers
• Unsalted popcorn

Oil Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Olive oil
• Avocado oil
• Wheatgerm oil
• Sesame oil

Liquid Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Water
• Homemade soups
• Low-sodium vegetable juices

Polycystic Kidney Disease Foods To Avoid

• Fast foods- Pizza, fries, burgers, chicken fingers.
• Processed meats- Hot dogs, lunch meats, sausages.
• Salty soups- Canned soups and packaged soups.
• Frozen dinners- Frozen pizza and frozen meat dishes.
• Salty snack foods- Salted nuts, chips, salted crackers, and Salted pretzels.
• Baking mixes- Cake mixes, pancakes, and high-sodium waffles.
• Salted and canned products- Fish, meats, pasta, vegetables.
• Dairy and cheese- Salted butter, cheese sauce, buttermilk, cheese, cheese spreads, cottage cheese.
• High-sodium baked foods- Crackers, salted rolls, croutons, and salted bagels.
• Pickled vegetables- Olives, Sauerkraut, pickles.
• High sodium side dishes- Hash browns, rice pilaf, stuffed gratin potatoes.
• Seasonings- Salt and salt blends.
• Certain drinks- Salty beverages, regular vegetable juices, and juice blends.
• Condiments and sauces- Salsa, soy sauce, Gravy, salad dressings, and commercial tomato sauce.
• Boxed meals- Rice meals, pasta meals, cheese, and macaroni.

Polycystic Kidney Diet Plan

Morning drink	Cantaloupe juice
Breakfast	Mug oatmeal topped with Apple and berries
Soup	Barley soup
Salad	Cabbage, Cucumber, and Carrot salad
Lunch	Roti with a vegetable bowl
Evening snack	Pear crisp
Dinner	Vegetable lasagna with white sauce

Polycystic Kidney Diet Recipe

Pear Crisp Ingredients

For the topping

• ⅔ cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ⅓ cup oats
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup unsalted butter

For the crisp

• 6 medium pears
• ¼ cup pure honey
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tbsp tapioca starch

Method

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a baking pan or a skillet with cooking spray. Set aside.

To make the topping

• Combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts in a large bowl until well combined.
• Pour in the melted butter and use your hands to combine until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles wet sand. Use hands/fingers to form nice crumbles.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge until ready to use.

To make the filling

• In a large bowl, add the pears, honey, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, and arrowroot starch and toss to mix well.
• Take some of the topping mixtures and toss them with the pear mixture.
• Place the pear mixture in a baking pan and sprinkle evenly with the remaining topping.
• Bake the crisp on a baking sheet for 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
• Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
• Serve warm with yogurt on top.

Food For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Fresh and cooked meat
• Fresh and frozen vegetables without sauce
• Salt-free herb seasonings
• Homemade soups with fresh ingredients
• Plain noodles without sauce
• Fresh vegetables without sauce
• Unsalted pretzels
• Low-sodium tomato sauce
• Unsalted popcorns
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Monounsaturated fats

Foods To Avoid with Polycystic Kidney Disease

Choosing the right dietary choices helps to manage the inherited disorder and control its symptoms.

• High-sodium foods are to be avoided
• Sugary drinks, coffee, and caffeinated beverages are to be avoided
• Fast foods
• Processed foods
• High potassium foods
• High salt foods.

Salt or sodium

• Avoid sodium or salt in the food
• Use salt-free herbs and spices while eating and cooking.
• Check food labels for salt content.

Coffee and caffeinated drinks

• Coffee drinks will have a lot of sugar and fat.
• Avoid sugary drinks, coffee, and high-sodium vegetable juices.

Processed foods

• Limit or avoid processed foods and add more fresh fruits and vegetables to the diet
• Avoid processed foods like pizza, frozen meats, chips, salty pretzels, and crackers.

Fast foods

• Avoid fast foods like restaurant burgers, packaged foods, and canned soups.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet Recommendations

• Stay hydrated
  • Drink plenty of water, fruit and vegetable juices
  • Drink cranberry juice to get rid of cysts.
• Check salt intake
  • Avoid adding salt while cooking and eating meals.
  • Avoid processed meats, bread, and ready-to-eat meals because of their high salt content.
• Balance protein
  • Consume protein-rich foods like meat, fish, eggs, cheese, yogurt, nuts, beans, vegetable oils, soy products, seeds, and pulses in small portions.
• Eat more fiber
  • High-fiber foods will improve digestion.
  • Foods like sprouts, broccoli, lettuce, lentils, and peas.
• Taste herbal
  • Herbal tea contains minerals and antioxidants.
  • Herbs like lemon grass, basil, chamomile, and other herbs.
  • It can be consumed two times a day to maintain better health.

• Consume whole fruits, whole grains, and vegetables.
• Dairy includes low-fat milk, low-fat cheese, milk, yogurt, lactose-free milk, and fortified soy beverages.
• Choose nutrient-dense foods and beverage choices from different food groups with limited calories.
• Limit food and beverages higher in added sugars, sodium, and saturated fats.
• Add sodium of fewer than 1500 mg per day to the meals.
• Choose plant-based proteins over animal-based proteins.
• Take monounsaturated fats like olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, corn oil, and sunflower oil instead of saturated fats.

Polycystic Kidney Disease Food To Eat

Vegetables And Fruits Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Carrots
• Apples
• Berries
• Fresh vegetables
• Low-sodium vegetable juices
• Unsweetened Canned fruits
• Dried fruits
• Frozen fruits without sugar

Whole Grains Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Barely
• Quinoa
• Wild rice
• Brown rice
• Unsalted popcorn
• Whole wheat
• Whole wheat pasta
• English muffins
• Tortillas
• Whole grain bread
• Bagels
• Whole grain cereals
• Oatmeal
• Shredded wheat

Protein Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Unsalted nuts and seeds
• Unsalted canned beans
• Peas
• Dried beans
• Chickpeas
• Lentils
• Black beans
• Eggs
• Freshwater fishes
• Chicken breast without the skin

Dairy Products Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Fat-free milk
• Low-fat plain yogurt
• Low sodium cheese
• Soy milk
• Soy yogurt

Condiments Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Unsalted margarine
• Unsalted spreads
• Picante sauce
• Vinegar
• Low sodium salsa
• Fruit Salsa
• Peanut oil
• Olive oil
• Sunflower oil
• Soybean oil
• Corn oil
• Canola oil

Seasonings Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

• Lemon juice
• Lime juice
• Ginger
• Garlic
• Salt-free seasoning blends
• Onion
• Peppers
• Herbs
• Spices

Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet Plan

Morning drink	Papaya nectar
Breakfast	Yankee grits
Soup	Quick chile stew
Salad	Spring salad with tarragon vinaigrette
Lunch	Ceviche stuffed avocado
Evening snack	Peanut butter cookies
Dinner	Salmon tacos with pineapple salsa

Polycystic Kidney Disease Diet Plan Recipe

Spring Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp whole-grain mustard
• ¼ tsp dried tarragon
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ½ bunch asparagus
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs
• 1 cup mixed salad greens
• 20 cherry tomatoes
• 2 sardine fillets, drained

Method

• Mix vinegar, olive oil, whole grain mustard, tarragon, salt, and pepper for dressing in a small bowl. Add garlic and set aside.
• Cook asparagus until tender and crisp. This depends on the size of the asparagus. If the asparagus is thin, this takes only about 3 minutes.
• Slice the boiled eggs and divide salad greens between 2 plates.
• Top with eggs, asparagus, tomatoes, and sardines.
• Remove the garlic from the dressing and drizzle it over the salads.

Avoid Keto Diet For Polycystic Kidney Disease

The Keto diet is a high protein, high fat, and low carb diet. The high amounts of proteins found in the diet may cause an extra burden on the kidneys which in turn increases the risk of kidney failure and other medical complications related to kidneys.

It is advisable to stay away from keto diets if a person is affected by PKD and other renal problems.