It is important to note that before dialysis is needed, there are no special diets that help the kidneys except a healthy, balanced one.

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What is a healthy, balanced diet?

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• Include some fruit, vegetables or salad every day

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• Have some dairy or dairy alternatives (soya milk) 

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• Choose wholegrain or wholemeal varieties where possible (pasta, bread etc.) as they contain more fibre, vitamins and minerals than white varieties

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• Include protein in every meal (beans, pulses, fish, eggs and meat)

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• Choose unsaturated oils and spreads, and only eat small amounts

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• Try to cut down the amount of meat eaten (especially red meat) and avoid processed meats (ham, bacon etc.)

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• Drink plenty of fluids