Introduction
Dialysis is a treatment that you may undergo if you have a lot of damage to your kidneys. Dialysis replaces some of the work that the kidneys do. For example, it removes wastes, salt, and extra water from your blood when the kidneys can no longer perform these functions. This helps to keep the amount of potassium and other nutrients in your blood at healthy levels.
If you are undergoing dialysis, it is important to pay careful attention to your diet. Between dialysis sessions, certain nutrients and wastes can build up in your blood and cause you to get sick. Vitamins and minerals are an important part of a healthy diet and should not be avoided entirely. However, it is commonly recommended that you limit your intake of potassium, phosphorus, and sodium. It may also be necessary to restrict
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This can help to remove some potassium from the potato.
General instructions
If you were instructed to restrict your fluid intake, follow your health care provider's specific instructions. You may be told to:
Write down what you drink and any foods you eat that are made mostly from water, such as gelatin and soups.
Drink from small cups to help control how much you drink.
Eat high-quality proteins, such as meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. Limit low-quality plant-based proteins, such as nuts and beans.
Drain all fluid from cooked vegetables and canned fruits before eating them.
What foods can I eat?
Grains
White bread. White rice. Cooked cereal. Unsalted popcorn. Tortillas. Pasta.
Vegetables
Fresh or frozen broccoli, carrots, and green beans. Cabbage. Cauliflower. Celery. Cucumbers. Eggplant. Radishes. Zucchini.
Fruits
Apples. Fresh or frozen berries. Fresh or canned pears, peaches, and pineapple. Grapes. Plums.
Meats and other protein sources
Fresh or frozen beef, pork, chicken, and fish. Eggs. Low-sodium canned tuna or salmon.
Dairy
Cream cheese. Heavy cream. Ricotta cheese.