List of Foods to Avoid with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

If you know you have chronic kidney disease (CKD, you can help your kidneys function with greater efficiency by reworking your diet and avoiding specific foods.

High Oxalate
Limit foods high in oxalic acid to avoid developing a variety of kidney stones. These foods include instant coffee, tea, Concord grapes, tofu, beets, berries, peanuts, oranges, sweet potatoes, beans, chocolate, dark leafy green vegetables and draft beer.

Too much sodium intake can trigger high blood pressure, with renal function going haywire. Lower salt intake and all foods that are high in sodium, all canned foods (unless they are labeled "low sodium"), canned and dried soups, vegetable broths, soy-based cheeses, convenience foods, chips, fast foods, boullion, frozen meals, hot dogs, processed cheese slices, salt, soy sauce, processed meats, pickled foods, tamari, ketchup, marinades and anything that has the words "sodium added" on the label.


The body's electrolyte balance is controlled by the kidneys. If they are not working properly due to disease or other conditions impacting their function, electrolytes must be reduced to avoid straining the kidneys. Phosphorus blocks the absorption of calcium, so reducing the following high-phosphorus foods will help retain needed calcium. Cut back on cocoa, nuts, chocolate, vegetables, carbonated drinks and dairy products. Eat only one portion of these foods per day, especially cottage cheese, yogurt, milk, soy cheese, soy yogurt and hard cheeses, which are high in phosphorus.

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