Fruits for Patients with Kidney Diseases

Generally speaking, people with kidney diseases especially severe kidney diseases should not eat too much fruit. This is due to the fact that kidney function is damaged and the kidneys can not excrete potassium effectively. Fruits are rich in potassium. If the patients already have hyperkalemia, it is more dangerous.
People with kidney diseases any high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis can eat orange, hawthorn, jujube, which are rich in vitamin c. In addition, these fruits have effects of reducing blood pressure and easing vascular sclerosis.
People with hypertensive nephropathy can eat more fruits which contain high potassium such as orange, apple, banana, pear, pineapple, etc.
For people with heart failure and severe edema, apple is ok. Watermelon, pear and pineapple, which contain much water, are not suggested.
People with diabetes kidney disease can eat some fruits which have effects of lowering sugar in blood.
For people who are receiving dialysis especially peritoneal dialysis, there is no limit of fruits. If low potassium presents, fruits which are rich in potassium such as orange are good to the patients. But people who are receiving dialysis but no output of urine need to limit the intake of potassium strictly.
Peach is rich in potassium.
Banana is rich in sodium salt. If one eats too much banana, edema, blood pressure can aggravate.
Foods to be Included in a Healthy Kidney Diet
Here are some foods that you may include in your diet for healthy kidneys.
· Red Bell Peppers
· Apples
· Cabbage
· Cauliflower
· Cranberries
· Strawberries
· Cherries
· Asparagus
· Green Beans
· Iceberg Lettuce
· Green Beans
· Radishes
· Turnips
By including these foods in your diet, you will be able to control any kidney problems or dysfunction.
These were some tips to follow a renal diet. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor as well as a dietitian when facing kidney problems.

Do not self-diagnose or diagnose anyone else. Patients with kidney disease need to know clear about what you can eat and what are not to avoid any problems.