Curd is
a popular dairy product that is popular in the household, especially in India.
It is abundant in properties like protein, phosphorus, fat and carbohydrates.
It appears to be like thickened milk and tastes piquant. It is best known for
the protection of bone health and kidney health. If we talk specifically about
kidney patients then they might have to give up on eating curd. Curd for kidney
patients is not a good choice because of the nutrients it is rich in.
As we
all are aware of the fact that dairy products are a great source of protein and
phosphorus, for the same reason dahi for kidney patients is not a good option.
During renal diseases, a patient may suffer from problems like an accumulation
of electrolytes and minerals in the blood. Consuming curd will only be helping
in elevating the electrolyte levels than reducing. For the same reason, it is
not a good option for kidney patients suffering from the problem of
Proteinuria.
The majority of cases with Proteinuria have only the leakage of protein but in rare cases, Proteinuria can be because of the over-production of
protein in the body. In these rare cases, dietitians and nephrologists don’t
recommend consuming curd and instead provide protein-binding food options.
Renal
diseases are progressive and it can be fatal in no time if left untreated.
Today, the priority of such patients is either dialysis or kidney transplant.
None of them consider the bonafide treatment that Ayurveda can provide, they
either don’t know about it or live in a dilemma. Patients, who are treating
their kidneys with an artificial procedure like dialysis, can consume curd that
too only after the consent of their healthcare providers.
The
healthcare providers or the nephrologists allow the consumption of curd by
kidney patients because, during the procedure of dialysis, there is no
particular way to filter out the waste as kidneys do. All the nutrients are
removed and then added back to the blood of a human body. It is a painful
procedure performed with the help of a dialyzer, a type of equipment.
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Curd for
kidney patients is not a good choice because of the high contents of potassium,
phosphorus and proteins. If a patient is taking Ayurvedic treatment for kidney
diseases then he should strictly avoid the consumption of curd. The following
are the curd-based recipes for a kidney patient undergoing dialysis:
- Curd and fruit dip
- Lemon-Curd Parfait
- Ready to eat curd
Curd and
fruit dip:
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You will need:
- A cup of curd
- ¼ cup of finely sliced strawberry
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- I tbsp honey
Procedure:
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl
- Blend it well with a blender
- Refrigerate it for half an hour
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 79
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Sodium: 78mg
- Potassium: 80mg
- Phosphorus: 57mg
- Calcium: 52 mg
- Fibre: 0.1g
Lemon-curd
parfait:
You will need:
- 1 cup curd
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh raspberry
Procedure:
- Mix curd, lemon juice and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Blend it till they get a thick consistency.
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions and pour in parfait glasses.
- Make layers of curd and raspberry.
- Decorate it with dairy-free whipped cream and left raspberries (optional).
- Refrigerate it and serve chilled.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 137
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
- Sodium: 45mg
- Potassium: 197mg
- Phosphorus: 145 mg
- Calcium: 122mg
- Fibre: 3g
Ready to
eat curd:
You will need:
- 1 Cup curd
- 1 tbsp rock salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- Preparation:
- Mix well all the ingredients in a bowl
- Serve as it is
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 30
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
- Sodium: 20mg
- Potassium: 48mg
- Phosphorus: 33 mg
- Calcium: 28mg
- Fibre: 0g
So, this
was all about dahi for kidney patients. Again, we would say that you should
confirm or consult with your dietician before consuming curd either during the
process of dialysis or during the Ayurvedic treatment of kidney diseases.
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