Dietary changes — Changes in your diet may be recommended to control or prevent some of the complications of CKD; most important is salt restriction to help control the blood pressure.
Protein restriction
Restricting protein in the diet may slow the progression of CKD, although it is not clear if the benefits of protein restriction are worth the difficulty of sticking to a low protein diet. Although a reduced protein diet may delay dialysis for several years, the unappetizing nature of the diet is difficult for most people to tolerate. Speak to your healthcare provider about the advantages and disadvantages of a low protein diet.
Avoiding High-Sodium Foods
Following a low sodium diet means not only increasing low-sodium foods in your diet but decreasing intake of high-sodium foods. One way to do this is to cut back on salt,
Balancing Your Diet
To treat edema, focus on a balanced diet high in foods that are naturally low in sodium, and avoid foods high in sodium. Individuals experiencing edema, regardless of the cause, will benefit from eating fewer highly processed and prepackaged foods with added salt, preservatives and seasonings and focusing on a diet of fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, fish, poultry, minimally processed grains, nuts, legumes and beans.
