How to Reverse Diabetic Kidney Disease Naturally with Diet

If you have Diabetic Kidney Disease, there are changes you can make to your diet to help reverse or slow the disease.

1.Eliminate high protein animal meats. The intake of protein makes the kidneys have to work harder and often low protein diets are recommended for people experiencing kidney failure. Avoiding the high protein amounts of meats can help decrease the stress on your kidneys. Consume small amounts of plant-based protein to help you get essential amino acids without adding too much protein to your diet.

2. Limit intake of salt to 1,500 mg per day. Consuming too much salt can increase your blood pressure. Kidney disease can quickly worsen with even slight increases to your blood pressure. Add flavor to your foods with salt-free herbs and spices. Read labels to ensure the foods you buy do not contain too much salt. Many frozen foods, prepackaged foods and canned goods contain added salt.

3. Reduce the potassium intake.Control your potassium by eating fruits such as peaches, grapes, pears, cherries, apples, berries, plums, tangerines and watermelons. Stick to vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, onions, peppers, yellow squash and zucchini.

4. Eat enough iron. Your iron levels can decrease when you have kidney disease. Have your doctor check your iron levels regularly to determine how much iron rich foods you need to add to your diet. Add iron to your diet by eating cereal that has been fortified with iron, beans, lentils and white meat chicken.

5. Consume regular amounts of whole grain rich foods. Eat brown rice, whole grain pasta, quinoa, oatmeal, whole grain cereals and whole grain crackers.

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