DIET CHART FOR NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
INTRODUCTION
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder which occurs when the filtering units of the kidney get damaged. It affects and makes the body to excrete too much protein in the urine. A healthy diet for Nephrotic patients consists of low salt, low-fat moderate protein and low cholesterol diet. Avoid eating high carb foods, high protein food, unhealthy fats, fried foods, junk foods, processed foods and preserved foods. Caffeine, alcohol and high sodium can contribute to high blood pressure and edema which is most common in this condition.

DAILY DIET SCHEDULE
EARLY MORNING
Herbal tea
BREAKFAST
Veg Dalia / Veg upma / Suji chila / Veg Sewian / Veg poha / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg / Porridge / Chapatti with veg or dal / 1 Egg white
MID-MORNING
Fruit (Steamed) / Salad (Steamed)
LUNCH
Wheat chapatti / Boiled Rice / Sago halwa / Khichri (sago rice) / Veg khichri / Veg Dalia + Veg + Dal
EVENING
Soup (Home-made) / Herbal tea / Sprouts
DINNER
Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg khichri / Veg Dalia Veg + Dal
FOODS TO CONSUME AND AVOID
CEREALS
TO BE CONSUMED
Whole grains, Rice flakes, White rice, Semolina, Vermicelli, Puffed rice, Wheat flour.
Chapatti Ratio - Wheat flour 1 kg + Arrowroot flour 250 gm.
TO BE AVOIDED
White refined flour, Brown rice, White pasta, Brown bread, Bakery products, Noodle, Pasta, Macaroni, Maggie.
PULSES
TO BE CONSUMED
Yellow moong lentil, Green gram, Orange lentils, Split pigeon peas, Split chickpeas
TO BE AVOIDED
All whole pulses- Black gram, Bengal gram, White chickpea, Kidney beans, Nutrinuggets, Soybean, Horse gram, Roasted grams, Dried and frozen pulses.
FRUITS
TO BE CONSUMED (STEAMED / BOILED)
Apple, Pear, Papaya, Pomegranate
TO BE AVOIDED
All Citrus fruits Banana, Coconut, Dates, Kiwi, Orange, Lemon, Avocado, Apricot, Watermelon, Figs, Olive, Bamboo shoots, Bael, Pineapple, All canned and packaged fruits, Fruits with seeds.
VEGETABLES
TO BE CONSUMED
Pumpkin, Carrot, Cabbage, Turnip, Peas (boil), Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Potatoes, Cauliflower, Winter squash, Onion, Radish, Ginger, Lettuce, Asparagus, Broccoli,
TO BE AVOIDED
Tomato, Eggplant, Beans, Garlic, Spinach, Brussels sprout, Peppermint leaves, Sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, Mushroom, Cucumber, Lotus stem, Taro roots, All green leafy vegetables, Beetroot, Soybean and its products, Coconut, Frozen vegetables, Raw salad
SPICES
TO BE CONSUMED
Coriander, Mint, Black pepper, Cumin, Fennel, Carmon, Cardamom, Rock salt (limited)
TO BE AVOIDED
Excessive salt, Red and Green Chilies, Salt (Use is very less. But if the Sodium levels are less than normal than can give it in moderate quantity.)
FLESH FOODS
TO BE CONSUMED
Egg white portion only
TO BE AVOIDED
Fried or Processed meats, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Egg yolk, Sausages, Mutton, Salami, Bacon, Duck, Goose, Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Meat pies, Visible fat on meat, Red meat, Organ part Liver, Kidney and Chest
DAIRY PRODUCTS
TO BE CONSUMED
Low-fat milk (occasionally)
TO BE AVOIDED
Whole milk and Cream, Cottage cheese, Butter, Full-fat yogurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Curd
FATS
TO BE CONSUMED
Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Sunflower oil, Rice bran oil, Olive oil
TO BE AVOIDED
Hydrogenated oil, Cream, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter, Hydrogenated oil, Soybean oil
NUTS AND DRYFRUITS
TO BE CONSUMED
5 almonds (soak in water overnight)
TO BE AVOIDED
Cashew nuts, Pistachio, Peanuts, Raisins, Prunes, Figs, Dried apricot, Flaxseed, Pumpkin seed, sunflower seed
OTHER FOODS
TO BE CONSUMED
Homemade only, Jaggery
TO BE AVOIDED
All bakery products or processed, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Too salty and Spicy foods
DRINKS
TO BE CONSUMED
Homemade vegetable soup, Green tea, Herbal tea
TO BE AVOIDED
Carbonated beverages, Soya milk, Coconut water, canned soup, Packed soup and Canned fruit juices, Caffeinated drinks, Alcohol, Tea or Coffee.
DIET TIPS
- Walk for at least 30 min is recommended.
- Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
- 5 -Soaked Almond per day
- Herbal Tea - Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cups.
- Regular exercise, Sleep well and stay positive
Note
- Milk and milk products (Milk, Curd, Buttermilk, Cottage cheese, Butter to be avoided especially in Diabetes patients).
- A special diet can be helpful to control the excessive accumulation of waste products and fluid in the blood and thus lessen the workload of your kidneys.
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