Moon cakes not only contain a lot of fat and sugar but also have a high amount of sodium and phosphorus, so people with chronic kidney disease need to be especially careful when eating them.
In traditional moon cakes, ingredients such as egg yolks, pork, red beans, green beans... are rich in sodium and phosphorus. If eaten too much, they can cause kidney disease to recur or worsen.
Even moon cakes advertised as healthy with filling of nuts also have potential risks. The reason is that these nuts contain a lot of phosphorus and potassium, which can easily cause arrhythmia or low blood pressure in kidney patients.
However, chronic kidney patients do not necessarily have to completely abstain from moon cakes.
Patients can choose cakes with less sugar, less protein, less phosphorus and potassium. Prioritize fruit cake or moon cake made from cornstarch, lotus root flour, jelly... to reduce the impact on the kidneys.
If you eat the cake normally, you should divide it into small pieces, eat it in small pieces and limit the number of times per week.
Some refined sugar-free cake recipes are also available for people with high blood sugar, kidney disease and cancer. If you find it difficult to buy, you can make your own cakes with healthy ingredients to enjoy and ensure health.
