Veggies that are good for CKD3

Hello @nscappa
From Stage 3 onward, I switched over to Veggies, reason was plant protein is soluble and thus more friendly to kidney nephron filters, gave up eating meat as meat protein is non soluble and has a potential to harm the kidney nephron filters. This approach got me nearly 17 years from stage 3 advanced to transplant.
Down side of diet is anemia and loss of weight .. I lost approx 52 lbs but felt healthy and was back speed walking 1/2 miles/day.
But moment the phosphorous accumulation begins & you have to take phosphorous binders at that point the gfr is severely damaged and low. prior to the phosphorous issue you will run into potassium accumulating in the blood stream as kidney is unable to get rid of excess potassium you will have to start taking potassium neutralizing medications.
It is a long and demanding journey, with a support of a good doctor and self determination you will be able to navigate the path towards a transplant.
It is important to check the nutrition value of everything you eat, I used this website: https://nutritiondata.self.com/

Hello,
Thank you so much for all the detailed info and what you are eating. I am eating mostly broccoli, zucchini, red bell peppers, lettuce, some eggs with zucchini (omelet), some eggplant which I just cut up and saute (spelling), I use very little salt and I do watch how much I take in, as far as potassium mine runs low so I take supplements every day, low salt popcorn, some safe cereal (not much), animal crackers (sometimes). As far as magnesium and phosphorous I only drink a glass when I take my Miralax (fun isn't it). Cottage cheese (not very often because of salt and I can eat the whole thing (no control because it's so refreshing), I'm not a huge fan of fruits (I like bananas, I have nectarines in the fridge, fish, low amount of hamburg (maybe two a week). I will admit that eating like this gets boring and I do miss snacking. I eat no processed/frozen/canned/ foods. I really try and I get my blood results on September 21, 6 months from my last reading which was 49. I have a touch of anemia so that will also be checked in October. Do I understand that you had CKD3 for 17 years and had to have a transplant?? Maybe I misunderstood and I hope that wasn't the case. I have not seen a Nephrologist as yet so after I get my GFR I will go from there. I have read a great book authored from a person who has CKD and he is brilliant but the book bets very clinical at times but still a great read. I am here at this site, DaVita and sometimes WebMd. Funny, my cousin (she will be 73 in November, I'm 75) and she found out that she too had CKD3. She went to a Nephrologist and he told her not to worry too much about her diet, watch out for salt and drink plenty of water. Really and her numbers went up to about 54. I don't think that GP's worry if you are at CKD3 because I didn't know until I read it in my after appointment summary and that was after I already had it. I just don't get it. Well, I think I'm done although lately (maybe the past 4 days) my urine stream is a bit slower than usual (not enough water)? I'll watch it. Again thank you so very much for your help and you certainly know your stuff about CKD. Keep in touch when you can. nscappa (Nancy) : )

I started become conscious when stage 3B was reached where GFR is nearing 40s. so from there on I took all steps that I mentioned till my GFR was 9 on the day of transplant ( which was took approx 17 years) another reason is from my grandmother's side there had been cases of kidney failure... So genetically speaking it was possible that I could have one .. (that was assumption on my part) ... Good luck

@nscappa, @I0lag0Lag0b3, Ginger can send you links to my free vegetarian and vegan renal friendly recipes if you're interested.

That would be wonderful and very helpful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Nancy : )

Yes, I would appreciate some vegan and vegetarian recipes. Thank you! thank

Here are the recipes:
https://cdn.prod-carehubs.net/n1/748e8fe697af5de8/uploads/2021/05/DIABETIC-AND-RENAL-FRIENDLY-VEGETARIAN-1.pdf
https://cdn.prod-carehubs.net/n1/748e8fe697af5de8/uploads/2021/05/DIABETIC-AND-RENAL-FRIENDLY-VEGAN-AND-NATIVE-AMERICAN-RECIPES-2.pdf
Also, a new document from kamama94!

Shared files
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As my kidney impairment is now the most critical symptom of my health issue. Joining this feed to learn about kidney health. Thank you all for posting.

Awesome recipes @kamama94 😊
Thank you so much for sharing!

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