Whenever my kidney patients need to modify their diet according to the needs of their kidney disease they often have many questions about what kind of foods to include and avoid. In this article, I will explain “are broccoli, beetroot, and banana good or bad for kidney disease?” plus the benefits and risks that come …
Whenever my patients have to make changes in their diet due to their kidney disease, they are apprehensive about which fruits to include in their diet and they often ask me “Are apple, pineapple, apple cider vinegar good or bad for kidney disease?”. In this article, I will explain the benefits and risks of including …
Alcohol is one of the most abused drugs in the world. Many kidney patients also consume alcohol and that makes them wonder “is alcohol good or bad for kidney disease”? There are many myths among people about the benefits of alcohol for kidney disease. Often it is projected as if alcohol/beer is beneficial in some …
“Doctor, what Indian foods will lower my creatinine levels?” — this is a question that I’m often asked. Diet is an important important part of managing high creatinine levels BUT no diet can cure the disease. The goals of a balanced diet in patients with high creatinine are : Decrease the work load of kidneys …
Dalia is a popular food ingredient that is commonly used in many Indian households. The question “is dalia good for kidney patients?” is often asked by my renal patients. In this article, I will explain the benefits of eating dalia for kidney patients. What is dalia made of? Dalia is produced by the coarse grinding …
I often get asked by my kidney patients “is honey good or bad for kidney disease?”. When it comes to kidney disease, it is hard to give generalized advice about a particular food item. This is why I will explain the effects of honey on different conditions for a kidney disease patient. Honey has commonly …
“Is ginger good or bad for kidney disease?” is a question I often get asked by my kidney patients when they are concerned about the food they should eat and avoid for kidney disease. I will answer this question in detail so that kidney patients reading this get a broader perspective on whether ginger is …
When patients are diagnosed with acute or chronic kidney disease, this is one question I frequently encounter. Through this article, I am addressing the various questions and doubts regarding creatinine levels and how they change before and after dialysis. Creatinine is a waste product of muscle metabolism in the body. The normal blood creatinine levels …
“Is lettuce good or bad for kidney disease?” is a question I get asked by my kidney patients when we talk about what one should eat for kidney disease and what one should avoid. I will explain in detail whether lettuce has any benefits for kidney patients and why should a person with kidney disease …
“Is garlic good or bad for kidney disease?” is a question I get asked by many patients suffering from kidney diseases. Though used in small quantities, it is an important ingredient in many dishes. I will try to answer this question in detail mentioning all the benefits of eating garlic for kidney diseases and whether …