A balanced plan to help clients manage kidney disease and their overall health.

A healthy diet can help prevent the progression of kidney disease. This plan is designed for pre-dialysis clients. Certain nutrients are managed in the diet such as sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, fiber, and protein.

This plan should be adjusted depending on your client's specific nutrient targets for their stage of kidney disease. Additional vitamin and mineral supplements may be required depending on your client's needs.

This program was created with the following key considerations:

Potassium & Fiber
Potassium is a mineral that keeps the heart and muscles working properly. Healthy kidneys keep the right amount of potassium in your body. In kidney disease, you often need to limit the amount of potassium in the diet, and potassium is also found in many high-fiber foods. This plan provides sufficient potassium and fiber from a variety of foods in the right serving sizes.

Bone Building Nutrients
Phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium are essential in supporting bone growth and maintenance. Kidney disease can result in a buildup of phosphorus in the blood which can damage the body. This plan appropriately restricts the amount of phosphorus and provides adequate calcium and magnesium to create kidney-friendly food choices.

Sodium
Limiting sodium in the diet can help control body water balance and blood pressure. This program meets the sodium limit with less than 2,000 milligrams of sodium daily.

Protein
For people with kidney disease who are not on dialysis, a diet lower in protein is recommended. Limiting the amount of protein, choosing high-quality sources, and including more plant-based foods in the diet may help slow the loss of kidney function. This plan incorporates fish and plant-based protein sources like edamame, beans, and quinoa.