Chronic Kidney Disease

When facing kidney disease, it’s essential to know that you will need to make changes in your diet. You will need to work with your doctor to create a plan. Always remember to consult with your doctor about the best dietary options when dealing with kidney disease, and follow best practices to stay as healthy as possible.

Let’s look at what foods are good or bad, and why?

Some of the Best Dietary Options for Dealing with Kidney Disease

• Garlic
• Onions
• Apples
• Cranberries
• Blueberries
• Red Bell Peppers
• Cauliflower
• Cabbage
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Cherries
• Red Grapes
• Egg Whites
• Fish
• Olive Oil
• Italian, French, or sourdough bread
• Corn or rice cereals (Cream of Wheat)
• Herbs and spices instead of salt

Some of the Worse Dietary Options for Dealing with Kidney Disease

1. Processed meat such as ham, bacon, sausage, and lunch meat
2. Pickled foods such as olives and pickles
3. Whole grain bread
4. Bran cereals and oatmeal
5. Nuts and sunflower seed
6. Dark-colored colas
7. Very high-protein diets

When Kidneys are damaged, one may not want to consume as much liquid because the kidneys may not expel extra fluid as they normally would. Fluid building up in the body can lead to high blood pressure, painful swelling, and even heart failure. It’s especially important to avoid sodium to reduce thirst. If the nutria label says an item has 20% or more sodium, it is considered high in sodium. The item should be avoided.  Seek to eat foods that have moderate levels of protein and very low sodium. Be aware of your fluid intake and choices.

Food choices are important, but even more so, you should know what liquids to avoid, such as:

• Coffee: This can dehydrate you, and it is difficult for the kidney to filter.
• Soups: These typically are very high in sodium.
• Foods that melt, like ice, ice cream, and gelatin: While Jell-O and ice cream may not be seen as a liquid, they dissolve into liquid and are also high in sugar.
• Alcohol: Any intake of alcohol is detrimental to the kidneys. Alcohol is generally full of sugar, which is very bad for people suffering from kidney disease.

Of course, there will be times when you might have to be at a function where alcohol and other foods are being served. In those cases, opt for light-colored sodas like 7-up or Sprite. When possible, choose water, of course. You won’t be able to tell what items are good or bad for you or are full of salt or sugar. Party, food doesn’t come with a label but suffice to say, eat lightly, bite cake rather than an entire piece, make a small plate, and taste rather than binge.

If you are in stage 1 or 2 and even stage 3, you might not feel some of the effects of the food you are eating all the time. The sooner you get on top of things, the longer you can stave off digression and extensive damage. The more you abuse your kidneys with poor food choices, the more they head toward failure.

Vitamins:
To combat the possible side effects of kidney disease such as bone disease and anemia, consuming a proper amount of vitamin D, folic acid, and iron is suggested. Beware of the general multi-vitamin which may not be suitable for you. You may consider PRINE Health’s nephrology formulated, PRINE VITE Complete. As always, consult with your doctor.

Fast Food:

Generally speaking, fast food is often a very poor choice for someone facing renal failure. In fact, fast food is usually not suitable for any diet. The products produced at fast-food restaurants are loaded with salt and sugar, as well as bad fats. These products are processed foods, and your best bet is to eat organic, low salt, and good fats as opposed to something created in a factory.

The Rules of Protein:

When a person eats protein, the body creates waste that the kidneys have to filter through.
You need protein in your diet, but if your kidneys are damaged, you will have to be careful to eat. Typically, lower protein diets are protective for your kidneys.

There are two kinds of protein – plant-based and animal-based.

Animal-Protein Options:

1. Fish
2. Eggs
3. Dairy
4. Chicken
5. Turkey
6. Beef

Planet-Based Protein Options:

1. Lentils
2. Beans
3. Nuts
4. Quinoa
5. Chickpeas

In general, the main thing is to work with your doctors, both your general practitioner and your specialists, to create a diet you can live with that will give you both the best quality of life and the best kidney health possible.

No one wants to be restricted in their diet. It’s not fun. We all have our favorite foods. For some, it’s pizza and burgers, for others, cake, and ice cream. Within reason, you can have small treats to take the edge off the restricted diet you may need to follow. Still, a solid plan for healthy kidney food will be an essential element of your treatment and overall well-being.

If you seek advice from experts on the best dietary options for Kidney disease or for any questions related to Kidney Disease, please reach out to us at PRINE Health. We have kidney specialists and clinical nutritionists who can work together to create the best path for your future kidney health.

PRINE Health is a newly developed kidney care group that is emphasizing revolutionizing the kidney care industry. We’re an independent nephrology-based SUPERGROUP infused with Primary Care, Care Management, and cutting-edge technology. Supported by a physician-owned managerial service organization (MSO), PRINE Health is providing value-oriented population health and traditional practice management services. Our team is focused on bringing together the elite members of the nephrology industry and kidney specialists in Long Island. For information on how you can contact PRINE Health, please visit our website here. Otherwise, please continue reading this article for more information on the group and our primary goals for the foreseeable future.

Our Vision for Exceptional Kidney Care

Revolutionizing the kidney care industry, PRINE is looking to create innovative treatment plans through a personalized, caregiving approach. By uniting the experts in the field, we’re looking to collectively bring together an association of patients and physicians who can help change the kidney care world for the better.

Our goals as an organization include the following:

• Improve the quality of kidney care and give patients innovative treatment methods.
• Give easy access to care by boosting the relationship between patient and physician. Thus, giving quality satisfaction for patient care.
• Eliminate waste, redundancies, and inefficiencies.
• Overall, makes kidney care a much more enjoyable experience; for the physician, care partners, and the patient!

In an ever-changing healthcare industry, the emphasis on kidney care has been somewhat lacking for several years. However, PRINE Health is looking to change this notion. Our kidney specialists in Long Island are able to work together as a collaboration; benefiting the local community and many more patients. The unfortunate truth is those complications such as chronic kidney disease have increased dramatically, as one in seven adults in the United States suffers from this condition. Our nephrology-based SUPERGROUP aims to dramatically lower this number, with the assistance of our partners and collaborators. Emphatic care management is essential for the success of our movement.

If you’re interested in joining our movement or have been searching for a kidney specialist in Long Island, contact PRINE Health today for further assistance.

Summary

People with chronic kidney disease have a high incidence of peripheral vascular disease. PRINE is looking to expand our offerings and provide more comprehensive care. To compliment our upcoming Vascular Division we are happy to announce that we are launching PRINE Podiatry this Fall.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2020

PRINE Health
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PRINE Health launches PRINE Vascular and Welcomes Dr. Dan Simon

PRINE Health is excited to announce its arrival into the Outpatient Vascular Lab space with the launch of PRINE Vascular!

Adding Dr. Dan Simon–a nationally recognized expert in the treatment of vascular disease–allows PRINE Health to venture into the outpatient surgery field of medicine with a focus on treating Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). This specific disease largely affects diabetic, hypertensive patients with known atherosclerosis. However, there is a strong albeit less well-known association with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Studies show that up to one-third of patients with CKD may have underlying peripheral vascular disease. It is with that in mind that PRINE Health has moved forward with plans to create a unique vascular program with an emphasis on kidney patients. Thus, finding an expert on PAD treatment who has performed thousands of cases comes as a huge addition to the PRINE Health team.

Dr. Dan Simon, a board-certified interventional Radiologist, returns to New Hyde Park after having worked in various parts of the country (including Washington D.C., New Jersey, and California). Prior to getting into the outpatient field, Dr. Simon was co-chair of interventional Radiology at North Shore University Hospital (Northwell) in Manhasset, NY. As a native New Yorker, Dr. Simon is excited to return back home to Long Island with his wife and children.

“We are beyond thrilled to have Dr. Simon join us as Chief of PRINE Vascular as we kick off our first outpatient vascular lab,” said Dr. Simon Prince, CEO of PRINE Health. “We’re excited about the future. We believe our vascular ambitions complement our strategic focus on kidney care and will generate great value for our patients.”

PRINE Vascular Services:

• PAD Treatment
• Dialysis Access Management
• Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
• Kyphoplasty

All procedures are performed within the comfort of an outpatient setting, where patients can return home on the same day. Find out more at www.prinehealth.com/prine-vascular

ABOUT PRINE HEALTH

PRINE Health is a unique, multispecialty medical group focused on chronic kidney disease. PRINE launched last year with the merger of 6 independent nephrology groups to become the largest independent nephrology group in New York. In addition to the nephrologists, PRINE has added seasoned primary care physicians, podiatrists, and an interventional radiologist, and is involved in multiple ongoing conversations with other complementary specialties. There are currently 9 office locations and 18 dialysis center affiliations in Long Island and Queens.

PRINE also has a management company that is owned and governed by physicians. The MSO provides traditional practice management and population health services to the medical group. Over the last several months, PRINE has developed care management capabilities and several strategic relationships. PRINE has partnered with managed care payors and was recently selected by CMS to participate in a new value-based kidney care program, Kidney Care First in 2021.  Additionally, PRINE has partnered with data scientists to use predictive analytics and artificial intelligence on their growing patient population as efforts are being made to get ready to take risks in this complex, costly CKD/ESRD population.

To find out more about PRINE, visit www.prinehealth.com.