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As kidney function changes, the way your body handles protein, potassium, phosphorus and sodium may change too. One renal diet cannot suit everyone.<\/p>\n    <p>Nutrition forms part of the care directed by your kidney specialist. It supports nutritional needs and the management of some complications, but cannot guarantee delayed dialysis or restored kidney function. Needs differ before and during dialysis.<\/p>\n    <p>This guide explains how kidney nutrition depends on disease stage and recent results. For people in the UAE and Gulf, a plan can accommodate locally available foods and family meals without unnecessary restrictions.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"dds-section-title\">Why does kidney nutrition need personalisation?<\/div>\n  <div class=\"dds-body\">\n    <p>Kidney assessment uses several tests, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidney.org\/kidney-topics\/estimated-glomerular-filtration-rate-egfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">estimated glomerular filtration rate, or eGFR<\/a>. Your doctor interprets results in context; reduced function does not automatically mean avoiding all fruit, vegetables or meat.<\/p>\n    <p>The aim is adequate energy and nourishment, with adjustments for results, dialysis and medicines. Excessive restriction can contribute to malnutrition, particularly when appetite is poor.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"dds-section-title\">Four priorities in a kidney disease diet<\/div>\n  <div class=\"dds-timeline\">\n\n    <div class=\"dds-habit\" data-n=\"1\">\n      <h3>Protein before and during dialysis<\/h3>\n      <p>Protein may need adjustment before dialysis, while many people on dialysis require more. The amount depends on weight, nutritional status and treatment. Do not begin a low-protein diet without supervision.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"dds-habit\" data-n=\"2\">\n      <h3>Potassium guided by blood results<\/h3>\n      <p>Not everyone with kidney disease needs to restrict potassium. If levels rise, the care team reviews food portions, medicines and salt substitutes. Severely raised potassium requires medical care.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"dds-habit\" data-n=\"3\">\n      <h3>Phosphorus and food additives<\/h3>\n      <p>Raised phosphorus may require changes to food sources, especially additives in processed products. Your doctor decides whether medicines are needed; dietary changes do not replace prescribed phosphate binders.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"dds-habit\" data-n=\"4\">\n      <h3>Sodium and individual fluid needs<\/h3>\n      <p>Reducing salt can help manage blood pressure and fluid retention. Fluid allowance depends on urine output, swelling, dialysis and medical advice. There is no single suitable amount for every patient.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"dds-section-title\">Food examples to review against portions and results<\/div>\n  <div class=\"dds-table-wrap\">\n    <table class=\"dds-table\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Nutrient<\/th>\n          <th>Sources to review if levels are raised<\/th>\n          <th>Options to discuss within your plan<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Potassium<\/td>\n          <td>Dates, bananas, potatoes and tomatoes; content varies with portions and preparation<\/td>\n          <td>Measured portions of apples, berries or cucumber where appropriate<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Phosphorus<\/td>\n          <td>Processed foods with phosphate additives, some cheeses and nuts<\/td>\n          <td>Egg whites and fresh foods in quantities matched to your needs<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Sodium<\/td>\n          <td>Pickles, stock cubes, ready meals and salty canned foods<\/td>\n          <td>Lemon, garlic and cumin for flavour instead of extra salt<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"dds-section-title\">Making your plan work at home<\/div>\n  <div class=\"dds-card dds-card-single\">\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Choose protein sources and portions:<\/strong> Egg whites can suit some plans, but total daily protein matters more than relying on one food.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Review vegetable preparation:<\/strong> Boiling and discarding the water may reduce some potassium in certain foods. It does not make unlimited portions suitable; ask about preparation and serving sizes.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Read ingredient lists:<\/strong> Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidney.org\/kidney-topics\/phosphorus-and-your-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">added phosphates<\/a>in processed products and discuss alternatives based on your blood results.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"dds-section-title\">Kidney diet questions answered<\/div>\n  <div class=\"dds-faq-item\">\n    <p class=\"dds-faq-q\">Should I stop eating protein?<\/p>\n    <p class=\"dds-faq-a\">No. Protein is needed to maintain muscle. Amounts are adjusted for disease stage, dialysis and nutritional status; complete avoidance can be harmful.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"dds-faq-item\">\n    <p class=\"dds-faq-q\">Are low-sodium salt substitutes suitable?<\/p>\n    <p class=\"dds-faq-a\">Some contain potassium chloride and may be unsuitable. Check with your kidney specialist before using them, particularly if potassium is raised.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"dds-conclusion\">\n    <h3>Start with an assessment based on your results<\/h3>\n    <p>Dr. Doaa Ahmed Sabry offers online nutrition follow-up for people in the UAE and Gulf, adapting meals to recent results and your kidney specialist&#8217;s guidance.<\/p>\n    <p>Relevant service: Kidney Nutrition Support with Dr. Doaa Ahmed Sabry.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"dds-brand-cta\">\n    <div class=\"dds-brand-cta-inner\">\n      <p>Share your medical report and recent tests when booking so programme suitability can be reviewed before a plan is prepared.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"dds-cta-buttons\">\n        <a class=\"dds-btn dds-btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/programs\/renal-balance-care\/\">Explore kidney nutrition support<\/a>\n        <a class=\"dds-btn dds-btn-whatsapp\" href=\"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/contact\">Book your nutrition assessment<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protein, potassium, phosphorus, salt and fluids in a kidney diet: how needs depend on disease stage, results, dialysis and your specialist&#8217;s guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3214,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3215","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recovery-lifestyle-guid"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3215","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3215"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3215\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3600,"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3215\/revisions\/3600"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drdoaa.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}