Dairy products contain high amounts of phosphorus, potassium, and protein and should be limited on a renal diet.
All cheese contains phosphorus with most having 120-250 mg per ounce; some contain more than 300 mg per ounce. The suggested portion for a dialysis diet is usually one ounce of cheese, one to two times a week if phosphorus is controlled. Check with your dietitian for individual recommendations.
Milk, yogurt, and cheese can be part of a healthy kidney diet. Shop for natural cheeses, avoiding items labeled “cheese food” or “cheese product.” Greek yogurt and cottage cheese can be easy and tasty snacks, and, in most cases, milk servings should be 1 cup per day.
Goat Cheese
This soft cheese provides just 7 milligrams of potassium per ounce. You'll see goat cheese listed below as well. Just because goat cheese is a low phosphorus cheese does not make it a free-for-all food. Each ounce of goat cheese also comes with 130 milligrams of sodium.
Swiss, brick, goat cheese, mozzarella and cream cheese have the least amount of sodium.
Hard cheeses such as cheddar, Edam and Red Leicester are high in phosphate. Better options include: cream cheese • cottage cheese • mozzarella • feta • brie • Stilton.
Choose soy, almond, cashew, or rice milk for less phosphorus and less potassium than cow's milk. Avoid cow's milk substitutes that are "Enriched" or have the word phosphorus or "phos" in the ingredient list. For a change, try hot cereal like oatmeal, cream of wheat, cream of rice, or Malto-meal.
Objective(s): Despite the nutritional benefits of potato tuber, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) should limit the consumption because of its high potassium content.
I recommend whole grain, whole wheat or multigrain bread for people with kidney disease. Be careful to check the sodium in whatever bread you buy. Bread is a surprising source of salt! Historically, white bread was recommended because it has less phosphorus in it.
Compared with milk intake, cheese consumption significantly reduced urinary citrate, creatine, and creatinine levels and significantly increased the microbiota-related metabolites butyrate, hippurate, and malonate.
Cheeses that are customarily eaten in small servings are considered low-potassium foods. For example, with only 28 mg of potassium, 1 oz. of cheddar is a low-potassium food.
Dairy [Milk/Yogurt/Cheese]
It's important for people on dialysis to limit your intake of milk, yogurt, and cheese to ½-cup milk or ½-cup yogurt or 1-ounce cheese per day. Most dairy foods are very high in phosphorus and the phosphorus content is the same for all milk types: skim, low fat, 2 percent and whole milk.
Beta-Carotene Benefits
Beta-carotene, the water-soluble form of vitamin A in carrots, helps the kidneys filter toxins out of the blood and prevent urinary tract infections, according to Dr. George D.
Although egg yolks are very nutritious, they contain high amounts of phosphorus, making egg whites a better choice for people following a renal diet. Egg whites provide a high quality, kidney-friendly source of protein.
Butter contains saturated fat, which increases your risk for heart disease. The National Kidney Foundation notes that heart disease is a major risk factor for kidney disease and vice versa. Consume less butter, lard and shortening to reduce your intake of saturated fat and lower your risk for heart and kidney disease.
Candy not recommended on a kidney diet
Chocolate and nuts contain high amounts of phosphorus and potassium.
Is peanut butter bad for kidneys? A. According to a study, peanuts contain oxalates, a mineral that can induce the development of kidney stones. Therefore, even though peanuts are heart-healthy and rich in protein, people with kidney disease should not consume them.
Sodium content per 12 oz serving: Heluva Good! ® Reduced Sodium Cheddar Cheese 25 mg; regular cheddar cheese 180 mg.
Mozzarella and Ricotta are two cheeses that do not require salt.