One of the simple but meaningful changes for kidney health is reducing salt intake in the diet.
Eating a lot of salt causes the body to retain water and may contribute to high blood pressure. This is a noteworthy issue because high blood pressure and diabetes are both important risk factors for chronic kidney disease.
Therefore, housewives should limit the habit of seasoning with a lot of fish sauce, salt, and seasoning powder; and reduce foods that are often high in sodium such as processed meat, canned foods, instant noodles, and packaged foods.
You should prioritize fresh food and create flavor with onions, garlic, ginger, pepper, herbs or natural spices.
Protein is necessary to build muscle, repair tissues and maintain many bodily functions. However, protein metabolism creates waste that the kidneys must filter and eliminate.
That does not mean that healthy people must abstain from meat, fish or eggs. The problem is to avoid a diet that is too high in protein for a long time, especially when the diet is often focused on red meat, processed meat or protein-rich dishes.
For people with chronic kidney disease who are not on dialysis, protein control may be necessary; conversely, people on dialysis often have higher protein needs. Therefore, protein levels should be personalized instead of applying the same regimen to everyone.
Another useful principle is to build a diet based on low-processed foods. Appropriate vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and healthy fat sources can create a more balanced diet.
A balanced diet, rich in nutritious foods and low in sodium can contribute to slowing down or preventing kidney disease progression.
Cold meat, sausages, canned foods, instant noodles, fast food, and many packaged products can both contain a lot of sodium and phosphorus-containing additives. Phosphorus added to processed foods can significantly increase blood phosphorus levels in people with kidney disease.
Therefore, when going to the market, housewives should prioritize fresh food, read nutrition labels for packaged food and choose products with low sodium content.
