What can kidney patients eat? ——Hot topics and dietary guidelines in the past 10 days
Recently, the dietary issues of patients with kidney disease have once again become the focus of heated discussions on the Internet. With the improvement of health awareness, more and more patients and family members are paying attention to how to delay the progression of the disease through scientific diet. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days across the Internet to provide structured dietary advice for patients with kidney disease.
1. Analysis of hot topics on the entire network

According to monitoring data, the search volume of the following keywords has increased significantly in the past 10 days:
| Popular keywords | Search volume increase | Related groups |
|---|---|---|
| low protein diet | 78% | Patients with stage 3-5 kidney disease |
| High Potassium Food List | 65% | Hemodialysis patients |
| Kidney disease snack options | 120% | Young patient group |
| Salt-restricted cooking tips | 92% | family caregiver |
2. Core dietary principles
According to the latest version of the "Chinese Guidelines for Nutritional Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease", patients need to pay attention to:
| Nutritional elements | Intake recommendations | Common misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| protein | 0.6-0.8g/kg/day (non-dialysis period) | Complete vegetarian diet may lead to malnutrition |
| sodium | <3g/day (about 5g salt) | Ignore the sodium content in condiments |
| Potassium | Adjust according to blood potassium level | Differences in potassium content of vegetables without distinction |
| Phosphorus | 800-1000mg/day | Ignore food additives containing phosphorus |
3. Specific food recommendation list
Based on the advice of clinical nutritionists, the following safe food options have been compiled:
| food category | Recommended choice | Choose carefully/avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Staple food | Low protein rice, wheat starch | Multigrain rice (high in phosphorus and potassium) |
| Vegetables | Winter melon, cucumber, cabbage | Spinach, mushrooms (high in potassium) |
| Fruits | apple, pear, pineapple | Bananas, oranges (high in potassium) |
| protein | Egg white, freshwater fish | Processed meat products |
4. Selected Hot Questions and Answers
In response to recent frequent questions from netizens, experts have given the following suggestions:
Q: Can people with kidney disease drink soy milk?
A: Patients in the early stage can drink an appropriate amount (200ml/day), but after stage 3, strict control is required because soy protein will still increase the burden on the kidneys.
Q: Are sugar substitute foods safe?
A: It is recommended to choose natural sweeteners (such as stevia) and avoid carbonated drinks containing phosphoric acid. Recent studies have shown that artificial sugar substitutes may change intestinal flora.
Q: How to choose when dining out?
A: Priority is given to steaming and boiling methods, and meals without sauces are required to be prepared separately. The recently popular "light salad" needs to be wary of high-potassium vegetables.
5. Diet adjustments during special periods
Special attention should be paid to the hot weather in summer:
| risk factors | Countermeasures | Recommended food |
|---|---|---|
| dehydration | Drink small amounts of water in portions | Lemon water (remove the peel if you have potassium restrictions) |
| electrolyte imbalance | Avoid excessive sweating | Homemade Low Potassium Sports Drink |
| decreased appetite | Eat small meals often | Cold asparagus |
6. Latest research trends
According to research published in Frontiers in Nutrition released in June:
1. Moderate intake of omega-3 fatty acids (deep-sea fish twice a week) can delay the decline of kidney function
2. Vitamin D supplementation needs to be adjusted individually based on blood calcium levels.
3. New low-protein staple food can improve patients’ nutritional status
Warm reminder:This article is for reference only. Specific dietary plans must be developed after evaluation by the attending physician and clinical nutritionist. The "special diet for kidney disease" recently circulated on the Internet lacks scientific verification, so please do not try it blindly.
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