8 Food Items To Avoid If You Have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

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Food items high in potassium should be avoided so bananas should definitely be avoided.

1. Bananas

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Pickles are high in sodium and it is harmful to people with CKD.

2. Pickles

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Potatoes, too, are rich in potassium and should be avoided if you have CKD.

3. Potatoes

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Processed meat has sodium which puts strain on kidneys so it should be avoided.

4. Processed Meat

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Since red meat is high in protein, it will increase the waste production in the kidney which will put undue strain on the organ.

5. Red Meat

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Like bananas, tomatoes, too, have high potassium and that can be detrimental to people with CKD.

6. Tomatoes

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7. Dairy Products

Phosphorous is problematic for people with CKD and dairy products have huge amounts of it.

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8. Sugary/Carbonated Beverages

Sugary or carbonated drinks can promote the formation of stones in the kidneys.

What dietary restrictions do you follow for CKD?

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