Diet Plan for Kidney Stones
A kidney stone is a hard mass that forms from crystals in the urine. The most common types of kidney stones are calcium oxalate stones, cystine stone and uric acid stones. Diet is followed as per the type of kidney stone patient is having. A healthy and well balanced diet that is low in calcium and low sodium diet. Water is essential for proper functioning of the human body, so drink 10 to 12 glasses of water in a day. A high-sodium, high purine and high uric diet can trigger kidney stones because it increases the amount of calcium and uric acid in the urine. Avoid caffeine, red meats, beer/alcohol, processed foods, and salty foods.
DIET CHART FOR KIDNEY STONES
EARLY-MORNING
A glass of water +1 tsp chia seeds
BREAKFAST
Veg Semolina (Upma) / Broken wheat porridge (Dalia) / Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Idli / Brown Bread Sandwich / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with Veg or Dal / Curd + 1 Egg white portion
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Coconut water / Sprouts / Salad / Lemon water
LUNCH
Mix chapatti / Plain chapatti / Veg pulao / Boiled rice / Vegetable + Dal + Curd + Salad
EVENING
Herbal tea / Green tea / Sprouts / Rice flakes snack / Flaxseed- 1tsp
PRE-DINNER
Soup (Home-made)
DINNER
Mix chapatti / Plain chapatti / Vegetable + Dal + Curd
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
Cereals to be consumed
Whole grains such as Oatmeal, Whole wheat bread, Porridge, Brown rice, Finger millet flour, Quinoa
Cereals to be avoided
White Whole refined flour, White breads, White rice, Bakery, Noodle, Pasta, Macaroni, Maggie
FRUITS(WITHOUT SEEDS)
Fruits to be consumed
All fruits like Custard Apple, Pears, Watermelon, Dates, Lemon, Peaches, Honeydew, Red and green grapes, plums, Melon, Banana, Cherries, Cantaloupe, Banana, Oranges and Apple
Fruits to be avoided
All canned and packaged fruits, Dried fruits, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries, Raspberries
VEGETABLES
Vegetables to be consumed
All vegetables Broccoli, Asparagus, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Squash, Onions, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Pumpkin, Round gourd
Vegetables to be avoided
Spinach, Rhubarb, Soy, Peas, Carrots, Green onions, Green peppers, Celery, Beans, Beets, Squash, Sweet potato, Eggplant, Cucumber, Bell pepper, Okra, Frozen vegetables
PULSES
Pulses to be consumed
All Pulses, Legumes
Pulses to be avoided
Dried and frozen pulses
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy Products to be consumed
Curd, Yogurt
Dairy Products to be avoided
Whole milk and cream, Full-fat yoghurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Tofu Cottage cheese
SPICES
Spices to be consumed
Fennel, Turmeric, Mint, Cumin, Carom, Coriander, Fenugreek, Rock salt, Black pepper
Spices to be avoided
Red chili
DRINKS
Drinks to be consumed
Homemade soup, Carrot juice, Bitter Gourd juice, Aloe Vera juice, Lemon water, Amla juice
Drinks to be avoided
Alcohol, Carbonated beverages like Coke, Limca, Pepsi, Fanta etc., Canned soup, Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices, Caffeinated drinks, Coffee, Tea
FLESH FOODS
Flesh Foods to be consumed
Egg white, Lean Meat, Tuna, Salmon
Flesh Foods to be avoided
Meat (can be taken in limited amount) Fish fried, prawns, Lobster, crab, lean beef, pork, lamb, ham, turkey, rabbit, Egg yolk, fish roe, sausages, mutton, salami, bacon, duck, goose, meat pies, visible fat on meat, chicken skin, liver, kidney, chest, Anchovies, Sardines, Mackerel, Codfish, Herring, Mussels, Scallops, Shrimp.
NUTS AND DRY FRUITS
Dry Fruits to be consumed
Flax seed, Sesame seeds, Pumpkin seed, Almond
Dry Fruits to be avoided
Cashew nuts, Peanuts
FATS
Fats to be consumed
Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil
Fats to be avoided
Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter
OTHER FOODS
Other Foods to be consumed
Homemade only, Honey, Jaggery
Other Foods to be avoided
All bakery products or processed, Pastry, Puddings, Cakes, Biscuits, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Spicy foods, Too much salty food
DIET TIPS
- Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
- Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
- Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
- Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly
- Herbal Tea – Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in 3 cups of water till it’s reduced to 1 cup. Strain and Drink.
- Outdoor activity should be increased like jogging, cycling, and running.
