@hakablue Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Good for you, wanting to step up and be proactive in your kidney health! There are several discussions within this Kidney and Bladder support group that you might want to take a look at, that has to do with our diet regimen.

The basic premise is to cut back/avoid salt. Watch your sugar intake. Watch for foods containing high potassium, phosphorous, calcium. Make sure you get enough protein but not too much; it can be difficult for our kidneys to process. Eliminate NSAIDs like Alleve-type products. Tylenol-type products are okay.

Some of us have additional health concerns that we need to modify our diets for. This can create a challenge, definitely! Also, check to see if medications you are currently taking have a side effect of possibly causing kidney concerns. If so, you might want to check with your medical team about moving to something else. Get moderate exercise.

Has your medical team been able to explain to you what to do for your hypertension? I expect others may also tell you their experiences, but increased physical activity, less stress, losing weight, etc. come to mind. Does your team feel this is the cause of your kidney issues?
Ginger