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Stage 3 Kidney Disease and Diet: What can I eat?

Posted by carnes @carnes, Jun 11, 2018

It seems there is very little you can eat that is healthy for the Kidneys. The web site Davida has plenty of food on it but contradicts what other sources say. Anyone know anything for breakfast, lunch and dinner that does not have any sugar or flour bodies the obvious boring or bland foods good for Kidneys and I’m allergic to sugar of any kind of sweetener and flour. Thank you.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Oct 15, 2019
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@jeanice

Hi, I am new and very scared. I was diagnosed borderline four months ago. My GFR,sorry I don't know all these terms yet., was 56. I was referred to a Kidney Dr. two months ago when it dropped to 47. I read the reviews for that Dr. And so many bad reviews. I was just referred to a good Kidney Dr. that has very good
reviews and will see him Oct. 22. Since then my GFR has dropped to 35 and that was a month ago. Finally was sent to a dietician who gave me a diet but not for kidneys. I have been living on a veggie stew with meat broth and have lost 60 lbs. But loosing way too fast. Gave up all salt and goodies. I am completely lost on the making of meals. I try to read what to eat but I get all mixed up. I am almost 75. I just need to find a few recipes for the three meals a day. My oven went out so no baking. My Kidney Dr., I already found out does not have a dietician. What can I do? I love reading all the positive things you
wonderful ladies say..I also am on a very bad medication for Arthritis and was taken off cold turkey
but couldn't hardly get around without it. So was put back on it until I see the kidney dr. I'm sorry I'm such a novice at this and so scared.

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@jeanice Welcome to Mayo Connect. We're glad you found us, and you will find out that we are a pretty diverse group of people. It's pretty scary to have a new condition to worry about, isn't it? Thank you for looking into our community here, and asking for help! I hope the experiences we share with you will help ease your mind.

I was diagnosed over 10 years ago with kidney disease, but didn't really do anything in my diet to help it out. It wasn't until 2015 when a new and unusual condition was discovered, that I paid attention to it. Since then, my GFR runs in the low 30s, thanks to diet and lifestyle changes.

These two site may be of use to you to look at, and help you https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354521 and http://www.rsnhope.org Both have a lot of information.

As @kamama94 mentioned, there can be a range of lab results. One thing that was pointed out to me early, was the fact there can be a variety of lab results based on the laboratory that processes the tests, the different machines used, the time of day and even your hydration levels. Doctors will look for trends over time.

I hope this helps you out, and that you will continue to ask questions as they come to you!
Ginger

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Oct 15, 2019
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@jeanice

Sorry! I would love some easy recipes please. I have a very tight income and my oven just died. So if you have something I can make in microwave or refrigerate I would appreciate it so much. You are such wonderful and brave ladies. I li ve in a tiny town in the mountains and it's a 100 mile trip to Drs.which I can't drive. We don't have much up here. Looking forward to eating some safe food. Losing 60 lbs.
because of being afraid of eating I know is not good. Thank you very much.

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@jeanice, I understand about the oven. A lot of my meals are microwaved so I hope this helps.

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DIABETIC AND RENAL FRIENDLY VEGAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN RECIPES - Copy - Copy (DIABETIC-AND-RENAL-FRIENDLY-VEGAN-AND-NATIVE-AMERICAN-RECIPES-Copy-Copy.pdf)

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Oct 15, 2019

@jeanice And some kidney-friendly snacks. I'm currently working on a list of portion-controlled servings of foods normally limited for renal patients. I'll post it when finished.

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Safe Vegan Snacks - Copy (Safe-Vegan-Snacks-Copy.pdf)

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Oct 15, 2019

@jeanice I just turned 74. We're about the same age. :0)

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jeanice | @jeanice | Oct 15, 2019
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@gingerw

@jeanice Welcome to Mayo Connect. We're glad you found us, and you will find out that we are a pretty diverse group of people. It's pretty scary to have a new condition to worry about, isn't it? Thank you for looking into our community here, and asking for help! I hope the experiences we share with you will help ease your mind.

I was diagnosed over 10 years ago with kidney disease, but didn't really do anything in my diet to help it out. It wasn't until 2015 when a new and unusual condition was discovered, that I paid attention to it. Since then, my GFR runs in the low 30s, thanks to diet and lifestyle changes.

These two site may be of use to you to look at, and help you https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20354521 and http://www.rsnhope.org Both have a lot of information.

As @kamama94 mentioned, there can be a range of lab results. One thing that was pointed out to me early, was the fact there can be a variety of lab results based on the laboratory that processes the tests, the different machines used, the time of day and even your hydration levels. Doctors will look for trends over time.

I hope this helps you out, and that you will continue to ask questions as they come to you!
Ginger

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Thank you so much. I appreciate any info I can get. I have alo t to learn. Karama94 has also already been very helpful. I will continue
to read everyone's posts and want to learn all I can. And when I see the Kidney Dr. And find out where I am, I will let you know. I do have
a question. Why when this is such a serious disease, don't Kidney Drs. have Renal Dieticians helping people with diets?

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jeanice | @jeanice | Oct 15, 2019
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@kamama94

@jeanice I just turned 74. We're about the same age. :0)

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Yes we are. Can't wait to see your desserts. That was hard to give up!

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jeanice | @jeanice | Oct 15, 2019
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@jeanice

Yes we are. Can't wait to see your desserts. That was hard to give up!

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Please tell me what EEVOO, vegan dressing, vegan mayo is. Do you make them yourself?

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Oct 15, 2019
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@jeanice

Please tell me what EEVOO, vegan dressing, vegan mayo is. Do you make them yourself?

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@jeanice, Daiya company and Follow Your Heart make dairy-free, egg-free salad dressings and Follow Your Heart makes a delicious egg-free, dairy-free mayonnaise. You can google their websites to learn where they're available and I think Amazon can ship some of them. The comopanies named in my recipe collection all offer vegetarian and/or vegan versions of foods we're used to. Just watch their sodium content as some items contain quite a bit. I'm not usually up this late, I go to bed with the (free-rande) chickens but I was hopoing to hear from you again. Have a good evening. I'll be "back" tomorrow and you can email me in private messages any time also.

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Oct 15, 2019

make that free range chickens, oops.

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