Limit high-calorie foods such as fatty foods, sweets, pastries, and other foods high in fat or sugar. You can help control your calories by eating: Foods high in fiber, such as vegetables and fruits.
Most foods and drinks are completely safe for you to take after transplant. Please AVOID grapefruit, pomegranate, pomelo, blood orange, and black licorice, as these can increase the amount of anti- rejection medication in your body and this could harm you.
Kiwi. Because kiwifruit contains a lot of oxalates, people who have kidney stones should avoid eating it. Furthermore, kiwifruits are high in potassium, which may be problematic for people with renal problems.
Myths: Transplant patients should avoid foods containing seeds. Fact: Foods with seeds like tomato, brinjal, ladies finger, guava, watermelon, etc are harmless and can be taken after transplant provided the other blood parameters like serum potassium are within normal range.
Strawberries are a low potassium food, containing 130 mg for ½ cup. They are also low in sodium and phosphorus making them a good choice for all the following kidney conditions and treatments: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)/Transplant. Hemodialysis (3 times/week)
Other fruits and vegetables that should be consumed in moderation are grapes, cranberries, tangerines, cauliflower, and broccoli. What supplements or herbal products should I avoid after receiving a transplant?
Most people with early-stage CKD or a kidney transplant do not have to limit tomatoes because of potassium. If your laboratory results show higher levels of potassium, your doctor or kidney dietitian may talk with you about how much to eat. Potassium can be a concern depending on the amount you eat.
Eating a ripe mango is not a problem for someone with healthy kidneys. However, for a CKD patient eating ripe mangoes would not be recommended to avoid further aggravation of kidney damage.
All cheese is safe to eat if cooked until piping hot or pasteurised. Hard cheeses are generally a safer option (pasteurised or unpasteurised), e.g. cheddar, red Leicester, edam, gouda, pecorino, parmesan. The table below summarises the current recommendations. Ice-cream • All shop-bought ice-cream is safe to eat.
Candy not recommended on a kidney diet
Chocolate and nuts contain high amounts of phosphorus and potassium. Your dietitian can help you see which candy is acceptable and which is not. Here are examples of candy types that are not recommended for people with kidney disease or on dialysis.
Blueberries are also low in sodium and phosphorus making them suitable for a kidney friendly diet. They are safe to eat for all of the following kidney conditions and treatments: CKD/Transplant. Hemodialysis (3 times/week)
Successful transplants should mean that your previous potassium restriction is relaxed. Your dietitian and doctor can further advise you about how to reintroduce high potassium foods, such as bananas, coffee, nuts and chocolate.
Pineapple in these circumstances is a good choice. It contains low levels of potassium and other minerals including low phosphorous and sodium. It also contains bromelain which is a protein degenerative enzyme that cuts proteins into smaller subunits and as a result, it can pass easily from the kidneys.
Finding low-potassium produce can sometimes be a challenge for people with kidney disease, yet the cucumber offers a tasty treat that is versatile and kidney-friendly.
Transplant drugs can raise your risk for food-borne illness. You can lower your risk by handling food safely*: • Avoid raw and undercooked meats, seafood, and eggs. Avoid unpasteurized dairy products. Always wash fresh fruits and vegetables with cool, running water before eating.
Most dairy foods are very high in phosphorus. People with kidney disease should limit their daily intake of milk, yogurt, and cheese to ½ cup milk, or ½ cup yogurt or 1-ounce cheese. If you do eat high-phosphorus foods, ask your doctor for a phosphate binder to be taken with your meals.
Most people with early-stage CKD or a kidney transplant do not have to limit root vegetables because of potassium.
Here are a few of our favorite kidney-friendly ingredients: Vegetables: garlic, onion, cabbage, bell peppers, radish, and turnips. Fruits: blueberries, pineapples, and cranberries. Grains: bulgur and buckwheat.
Breakfast is a favorite meal in many households, with staples like fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, and oatmeal that can all fit nicely in a kidney-friendly diet.
Choose low-calorie snacks, such as fresh fruit, low-fat cookies or crackers and unsalted pretzels. Remember, just because a food is "low-fat" does not mean that you won't gain weight if you eat too much. Continue to limit salt intake and high-sodium foods to control blood pressure.
Snack on dry biscuits, toast & crackers. Avoid spicy or fatty foods. Eat when you feel well. During the first 6 weeks after your transplant, your protein intake is important to help promote wound healing and prevent muscle loss associated with high dose immunosuppressants.
Avoid excessive intake of high potassium foods (bananas, oranges, orange juice, potatoes, spinach, etc). Do not eat grapefruits, grapefruit juice or any soda (Fresca) or fruit juice blend that contains grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can increase your levels of tacrolimus to a potentially toxic level.