Diet Chart For Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that occurs when the filtering units of the kidney get damaged. It affects and makes the body 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.

AVOID	ALLOWED TO TAKE
FRUITS	FRUITS
All Frozen and Canned Fruits and Juices, All Citrus fruits, Banana, Coconut, Mango, Dates, Kiwi, Orange, Lemon, Avocado, Apricot, Watermelon, Figs, Olive, Bamboo shoots, Bael, Pineapple, Green Papaya, Custard Apple, Fruits with Seeds	Apple, Pear, Papaya, Pomegranate, Java Plum – All Steamed / Boiled Note: Prefer Whole fruit over Fruit Juice

VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Canned and Frozen Vegetables & Vegetable Soups, Tomato, Eggplant, Beans, Garlic, Spinach, Brussels, Peppermint Leaves, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Mushroom, Cucumber, Lotus Stem, Taro Roots, All Green Leafy Vegetables, Beetroot, Soybean and its Products, Raw Salad	Pumpkin, Carrot, Cabbage, Turnip, Boiled Peas, Bottle gourd, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd, Potatoes, Cauliflower, Winter Squash, Onion, Radish, Ginger, Lettuce, Asparagus, Broccoli, Steamed Salad

PULSES	PULSES
Dried & Frozen Pulses, All Heavy Pulses – Black Gram / Horse Gram, Bengal Gram, Chickpeas, Kidney Beans	Freshly Home Cooked Pulses and Lentils, Yellow Moong Lentils, Green Gram, Pink Lentils, Split Pigeon Peas, Split Chickpeas

MILK PRODUCTS	MILK PRODUCTS
All Milk and Milk Products to be Avoided	Nil

DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Cashew Nuts, Pistachio, Peanuts, Raisins, Prunes, Figs, Dried Apricot, Flaxseed, Pumpkin Seed, Sunflower Seed	5 Almonds – Soaked Overnight

CEREALS	CEREALS
Brown Rice, Refined Flour and its Products	Whole Grains, White Rice, Wheat, Kodo Millets, Finger Millets, Foxtail Millets, Pearl Millets Multigrain Flour: Wheat Flour 1 kg + Arrowroot Flour 250 gm

FATS / OILS	FATS / OILS
Oversaturated Fats, Hydrogenated Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil	Olive Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Mustard Oil, Sunflower Oil, Cow Ghee

SPICES	SPICES
Excessive Salt, Red and Green Chilies Note: If the Sodium Levels are less than Normal then can give Salt in Moderate Quantity	Coriander, Mint, Black Pepper, Cumin, Fennel, Carom Seeds, Cardamom, Rock Salt

NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS	NON-VEG / FLESH FOODS
All Other Non-Vegetarian	Egg White Only

OTHERS	OTHERS
Packaged, Processed, Fried and Bakery Products, Spicy Food, High-fat food, Chocolates, Sauces, Soda, Fruit Jellies, Jams, Refined Sugar, Ice-cream, Pickle, Coffee, Tea	Fresh Homemade Food, Vegetable Soups (limited), Moong Dal Khichdi, Jaggery, Herbal Teas, Sprouts, Veg Poha (Rice Flakes), Veg Idli, Veg Upma, Veg Wheat Porridge, Veg Wheat / Semolina Vermicelli, Sago Halwa, Sago Khichdi

IMPORTANT TIPS

Skipping Meals should be Avoided, especially Breakfast.
Avoid having Your Dinner after 8 PM.
Eat Light Food, Avoid Heavy Meals.
Alcohol, Smoking and Milk Tea are strictly Prohibited.
Herbal Tea: Boil 1/2tsp. each of Fennel, Dhaniya, Cumin in 3 cups of Water till it’s reduced to 1 cup. Take this Herbal Concoction on an Empty Stomach (If there is gas formation, it is to be preferred)
Avoid Stale Food, Always eat Freshly Prepared Food
Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended
Food items not mentioned in this diet chart can be consumed in moderation
As a General, all kinds of artificial, packed, industrial, and processed food items should be avoided
Behavior plays an important role in preventing diseases, so keep yourself away from negative thoughts, anger, greed, and Ego.
Avoid Suppression of Natural Urges such as Urination, Defecation, Sleep, Hunger, Sneezing, etc.
Avoid Stress, Long Travelling & excess Sleeping.

NOTE: A balanced healthy diet is helpful to control the excessive accumulation of waste products and fluid in the blood, thus lessen the workload of your kidneys.