Almost 45% of the people with kidney disease have Diabetes, the number one
cause of kidney failure.Your diet is an important part of the treatment of these
diseases. What are healthy snacks for Diabetes and Kidney Failure?
Sweet snacks
Fresh fruit that is low in potassium can make for a healthful option. These
fruits include apples, strawberries, pineapple, grapes and plums. Top with a
dollop of sugar-free whipped topping to make a dessert out of them. Sugar-free
gelatin and ice pops are other sweet snack ideas, although be sure to count them
toward your daily fluid intake if that is something you need to monitor. Animal
crackers, vanilla wafers and graham crackers are kidney-friendly snacks that you
can include in moderation but may contribute high amounts of carbohydrates if
you do not control portions.
Savory snacks
Savory snacks lower in sodium include unsalted breadsticks or pretzels,
air-popped popcorn seasoned with a sodium-free herb blend and Melba toast with
light cream cheese. Other healthy options include cut-up fresh vegetables, such
as celery sticks, cucumbers, carrots and cauliflower with a low-fat salad
dressing for dipping.
Portable snacks for Dialysis
If you are on hemodialysis, you may need a portable snack during the
time-consuming process. Snacks that transport well and are appropriate on a
renal, diabetic diet include a tortilla wrap with tuna or egg salad, homemade
trail mix made with dried apples, dried pineapple pieces and rice and corn
cereal, rice cakes or one-half of a bagel with light cream cheese.
While eating a healthy diet, Diabetes and Kidney Failure patients should
adopt effective treatment to preservice and improve kidney function. You can
refer to this article for better understanding: Chinese Medicine for Kidney Failure and Diabetes