I want to eat delicious food even if I have kidney disease! We will introduce useful "food information" for people.
☆Kidney disease☆
◆Do you know how the kidneys work?
◆Enjoy your meal
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◆What happens if your kidneys get sick? What should I be careful about?
This time's theme is "Kidney". Do you know what the kidneys normally do? Many people may have the image that this place is somehow related to urine. In fact, the kidneys have important functions such as removing unnecessary substances from the body, regulating the amount of water in the body, and regulating the secretion of hormones. It's an organ .
Therefore, when the kidneys deteriorate (collectively referred to here as kidney disease), various symptoms occur.
<Main symptoms of kidney disease>
・Proteinuria: Urine foaming, cloudy, etc. *1
・Hematuria: Urine turns brown, etc. *1
・Swelling: Your eyelids swell when you wake up in the morning, and when you press your shins or ankles, they become depressed and do not return, etc.
・Others: high blood pressure, sudden increase or decrease in urine output, general malaise, nausea, etc.
*1 Proteinuria and hematuria may not be obvious by appearance, so if your health check is positive, be sure to visit a medical institution. You can also easily check for protein in your urine and hematuria using commercially available urine tests. Please contact your local Sundrug office.
Can kidney disease be completely cured?
Unfortunately, once kidney disease develops, it is difficult to recover, so it is necessary to prevent it from getting worse. Kidney disease progresses gradually and there are no symptoms at first, so if you notice any abnormalities in your urine tests, etc., consult a medical institution as soon as possible.
Who is more likely to get kidney disease?
Kidney disease is closely related to lifestyle-related diseases . People with diabetes, high blood pressure, or dyslipidemia, as well as those who smoke or drink alcohol, or lack exercise, should improve their lifestyle habits as soon as possible.
What should I be careful about when eating a kidney disease patient?
Dietary (nutritional) standards for kidney disease vary depending on the progress of the disease. In general, it is often necessary to limit sodium, potassium, and protein while ensuring sufficient energy, and many people worry that the food tastes bland and that the dishes tend to follow one pattern. Masu.
It's painful when your daily meals are bland, or when you go to great lengths to make them but no one eats them...
So, this time's health information is a tip to make it delicious even on a restricted diet ! I will tell you!
◆Tips for making bland/restricted diets delicious!
*Restrictions vary depending on the medical condition. Be sure to follow the instructions of your doctor or registered dietitian.
《Key rules for sodium restriction》
・Measure and add seasonings.
・Seasoning is done last. Adding flavor to the surface makes it easier to perceive the flavor even with a small amount of seasoning .
☆How to eat delicious food even with sodium restriction☆
・Let's incorporate acidity and aroma. The taste is accented by the sourness of citrus fruits and vinegar, as well as the scent of spices and herbs.
・Let's make use of dashi. → Health information “High blood pressure”
・Let's eat with sauce or soy sauce instead of pouring it on .
《Key rules for potassium restriction》
・When preparing vegetables, boil them and soak them in water.
One more step: You can remove potassium by not only boiling the leaves (discarding the boiling water), but also by draining or squeezing them thoroughly after boiling.
☆Tips for cooking☆
☆Another point☆
When making bellows cuts, sandwich the food between the chopsticks and then lower the knife to avoid making too many cuts. The width of the cuts should be around 2mm.
《Points for protein restriction》
Choose low-protein foods.
☆Cooking tips☆
For example, when making a hamburger steak, you can reduce the protein content by adding chopped vegetables to increase the volume, or by using red wine instead of milk.
《Key points for securing energy》
Use mayonnaise or oil to boost your energy.
Using oil in food preparation not only makes it more delicious, but also prevents loss of vitamins and increases its nutritional value. Oil is not only used for cooking, but there is also medium chain fatty acid oil (MCT oil) that can be added to miso soup or soup to easily boost energy.
Once in a while , changing the place you eat, such as a picnic, will improve your appetite .
Cutting the ingredients into larger pieces gives the dish a three-dimensional feel and makes it look delicious.
There are other foods available for people with kidney disease , so please take advantage of them.
