Weight Loss Diet
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• Pick Lower Potassium Foods
• Another mineral that is regulated by the
kidneys is potassium. Potassium assists in
nerve and muscle function including the
heart. An excess of potassium can cause the
heart to beat irregularly and may even cause
it to stop. Foods to avoid which are high in
potassium include: bananas, broccoli,
chocolate, oranges, potatoes, coffee,
cantaloupe, tomatoes, bran products and
greens. Foods low in potassium include:
apples, beans, rice, cucumbers, grapes,
noodles, pears, onions, cereal, cranberries,
carrots and bread products.

• Reduce Protein Rich Foods
• Protein is vital to the maintenance of
muscle and repair of body tissues.
However, when the kidneys cannot
function properly the breakdown of protein
causes an increase in waste products in the
bloodstream. People following a renal diet
should limit meats, milk products, poultry
and eggs. Foods that may be substituted
are beans, grains and vegetables.

• Restrict Phosphorous Intake
• The mineral phosphorous works in
conjunction with calcium to build and
maintain bones and assist in nerve and
muscle function. When kidneys do not
function properly they cannot maintain the
proper balance of phosphorous and calcium.
Generally phosphorous levels will increase
and calcium levels will decrease. Therefore
foods containing high levels of phosphorous
must be avoided, these include: cheese,
sardines, peanut butter, nuts, chicken, beer
and ice cream. Instead of these foods people
on a renal diet should opt for foods
containing less phosphorous such as sherbet,
broccoli, non-dairy substitutes and zucchini.

Weight Loss Diet
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