GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the DASH Diet? The DASH Diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts. It is low in salt and sodium, added sugars and sweets, fat and red meats.

Detailed explanation-2: -The DASH diet is often recommended for patients with kidney disease. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about your specific nutrition needs. If your kidney disease gets worse, you may also need to limit potassium or phosphorus in your diet.

Detailed explanation-3: -For people with early stage kidney disease, DASH works because it reduces the kidney’s workload. However, kidneys also must filter protein from the blood along with potassium. For those approaching or at the stage where they need dialysis, protein, potassium, and phosphorus must be limited.

Detailed explanation-4: -Since some of the DASH foods are high in potassium and phosphorus, two nutrients people with kidney disease need to manage, she stresses that if you are in the later stages of kidney disease or on dialysis, you should work with your doctor and dietitian to make adjustments to the plan.