@kgggg Don't forget that if you eliminate something, there is no reason you cannot add it back into your diet in minimal amounts later down the line!

Many of us "eat for the numbers". Learn to listen to your body about hydration. We don't want to overload our kidneys, nor do we want to make them struggle more. The main components to a good renal diet plan are: mindful eating, making sure we are watching for moderate intake of calcium [including supplements], potassium [including potatoes, tomatoes, orange juice], phosphorous [including dark colored sodas, chocolate], sugars, processed foods/meats [eliminate what you can!], salt, dairy [1/4 cup a day]

You can put into google and find recommended diet plans from the National Kidney Foundation, Renal Support Network, etc to help give you guidelines. You can do a search for foods containing high amounts of the things we need to watch, and tailor your plan. Also, if you have additional health concerns that require food plan tweaking, it all starts to become a challenge. Example, I have gout and take medication for it. So, pork, shellfish, and purines are off my plan, although I admit to having a few mushrooms once in a while. And of course, reading what our fellow members here have experienced is an awesome way to get practical tips!
Ginger