Bake bread until it is charred
When bread is baked at too high a temperature and is burnt black, some compounds such as acrylamide can form. Therefore, do not eat the burnt or blackened part of the bread, especially if used regularly.
Eat savory bread, sweet bread with filling as the main dish
Many people prefer to use savory bread or sweet bread with fruit or cream filling for breakfast or snacks. However, some types of bread may contain quite a lot of sugar, salt and fat to create softness and richness.
If you regularly eat these types of cakes in large quantities, the diet may increase the amount of sugar and sodium intake into the body, which is not beneficial for cardiovascular and kidney health. Therefore, you should control your portion size and prioritize low-sugar and low-salt cakes.
Just eating bread without protein and fiber
Eating only a slice of bread or a piece of bread for the whole meal can cause the diet to lack protein, fiber and many essential vitamins and minerals. Eating too much refined starch can also cause blood sugar to rise rapidly.
To make the meal more balanced, bread can be combined with eggs, unsweetened soy milk or suitable protein sources, while supplementing with green vegetables and fruits. This combination helps increase fiber, vitamins and antioxidants, contributing to building a more diverse and balanced diet.
If the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is below 45, patients may need to adjust their diet towards reducing protein, phosphorus and potassium, depending on the specific condition and instructions of the doctor. Therefore, you should not arbitrarily use whole wheat bread or cereal bread regularly, because some types may contain higher levels of phosphorus and protein.
Protecting kidney health does not necessarily have to be expensive. With bread, you can limit baking for too long or letting the bread burn, instead only baking just golden enough and slightly crispy. At the same time, people with kidney disease should choose suitable foods and portions according to the recommendations of medical staff.
