What to enjoy and avoid for Chronic Kidney Disease patients
Food choices for Chronic Kidney Disease when eating out :
Enjoy
Thosai (fermented Indian pancake) – This is good for gut health
Idli (steamed fermented rice cake) – This is good for gut health
Agar-agar, unflavoured – Low in calorie
Avoid
Pasembur – high in sodium
Burger – high in fats, sodium, phosphate
Banana fritter – high in fats, potassium
Tips when eating out:
- Plan ahead or check on the restaurant menu in advance
- Appropriate portion size (eg. protein) – to share your food with friends or family if it is served in large portions
- Separate the gravy
- Choose less salty, low potassium and low phosphate food
- Bring own water bottle or self-measurement of fluid intake if there is any fluid restriction
Information by Dietitian, Ms Li Zhe Xhuen.