Are you a kidney patient with dialysis?

Here are 2 recipes for you:

Oh, what a struggle it is to follow a boring diet during kidney diseases. And when you are undergoing dialysis, you have to follow that renal diet strictly. Are you one of those patients who look after their bodies and compromise on taste? Well, then be ready to share a smile with us because in this piece of information; amazing delicacies are waiting for you to get cooked by you. With this blog post, we strive to provide you with some delicious recipes that you can prepare, cook and eat during kidney diseases.

Before we talk about the recipes, we must know the importance of following this diet. Kidneys are the essential organs that work 24 hours just to filter and strain out the wastes & toxins from the blood. They ensure the healthy well-being of bones and the organs that it supports. Rarely known fact is that kidneys support the functioning of the liver, pancreas, spleen, urinary system, intestines and the heart. The heart is a transporter of clean blood to the entire human body but it is the kidney’s job to transport the filtered blood to the heart.

A need for dialysis occurs when the kidneys get impaired or dysfunction. It generally occurs in two scenarios; first is in Chronic Kidney Diseases and second is in Acute Kidney Diseases. For those who are seeking the help of this blog or want to prepare food for their family member; it is the right path because we are here to help you. Chronic kidney disease is a prolonged impairment in the functioning of kidneys that put a kidney in a condition to lose its functioning gradually. On the other hand, Acute Kidney Disease is a disease that attacks these bean-shaped organs all of a sudden. In both these conditions, it depends on the type of loss to the kidneys generating the need for dialysis or not.

Dialysis is an artificial procedure for performing the functions of kidneys. It is a procedure performed with the help of a machine named analyzer. During this procedure, all the nutrients are removed or strained from the blood and kept only the required ones. Though, there are times when patients have been losing a lot of components and nutrients during this process that eventually led them to face weakness, tiredness and drowsiness. During dialysis, it is important to watch out the diet chart you are following. According to the Ayurvedic treatment of kidney diseases, all diseases and ailments related to kidneys can be cured without even choosing dialysis. But now that the patient is already on dialysis, he/she still can choose both the treatment for a swift and optimistic result.

2 Recipes For Kidney Patients With Dialysis

The prime factors that dietitians follow before preparing the renal diet chart are:

Phosphorus: It is a mineral that works along with calcium very closely to maintain bone health and regulating the heart rate. It is one of the three Ps (Phosphorus, potassium and protein) that are the dietitians limit in the food. Since phosphorus is naturally available in foods and drinks, the dietitians recommend phosphate binders.
Potassium: During kidney diseases, the levels of potassium usually get higher and the main function of controlling the muscles and nerves gets interrupted. Having high levels of potassium in blood will not only damage the blood vessels of kidneys but will also affect the functioning of the heart. It can cause irregular heartbeats and heart failure.
Sodium: It is one of the major causes that damage the blood vessels of kidneys if it gets elevated. The excess of sodium in blood gives a boost to the flow of blood that eventually increases the blood pressure. Common salt or table salt and fruits & vegetables that we consume are the prime sources of sodium that dietitians restrict while preparing the diet chart.

Now let us talk about the recipes that we are really here for, following are the delicious recipes for kidney patient on dialysis:

Cucumber thepla:

¼ cups grated Cucumber
½ cup whole wheat flour
¼ turmeric powder
2 tbsp black pepper
½ fresh garlic paste
2 tbsp olive oil
Rock salt to taste
Lukewarm water

Method:

Combine all the ingredient in a bowl.
Add water and knead the dough like a normal dough.
Divide the dough into 11 equal parts.
Roll the divided parts like a tortilla.
Heat a non-stick tava on medium flame.
Put the rolled tortilla on tava.
Change the side and add a little oil and brush it.
Change the sides and cook both the sides till they turn golden brown.
Repeat the procedure with other divided dough.
Serve immediately.

Nutritional values:

Energy: 132 cal
Protein: 2.3 g
Carbohydrates: 13.3 g
Fibre: 2.3 g
Fat: 8.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 g
Sodium: 4.9 g

Straw-berry salsa:

1 cup finely chopped strawberries
½ tbsp finely chopped onions
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
¼ tbsp cumin seeds
¼ tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup finely chopped blueberries
¼ cup finely chopped red grapes
2 tbsp olive oil

Method:

Combine the ingredient (except lemon juice, cumin seeds, coriander and oil) in a bowl and mash them lightly
Take a non-stick pan and add oil (on medium flame)
Add cumin seeds and let them pop a little
Add in the ingredients and sauté a little
Add rock salt and black pepper for taste
Add lemon juice and coriander
Serve immediately

Nutritional values:

Energy: 7 cal
Protein: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 1.6 g
Fibre: 0.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0.5 g

So, these were the recipes and the correct strategy for a kidney patient on dialysis. But as you know that every kidney patient has a different stage and type of kidney disease, so he/she should be considering having a word with the dietician and nephrologist.

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