Chronic Kidney Disease Diet and Walk

Chronic kidney disease includes conditions that damage your kidneys and decrease their ability to keep you healthy by doing the jobs listed. If kidney disease gets worse, wastes can build to high levels in your blood and make you feel sick.

Changing Your Diet

Most people who have kidney disease need to limit salt (sodium), fluids, and protein. Some also have to limit potassium and phosphorus.

There is no one diet that is right for everyone who has kidney disease. Your doctor or dietitian can tailor a diet for you based on how well your kidneys are working.

It may be hard to change your diet. You may have to give up many foods you like. But it is very important to make the recommended changes so you can stay healthy for as long as possible.
You need to get enough calories to be healthy and have energy. If you have a hard time eating enough, talk to your doctor or dietitian about ways to add calories to your diet.

Walking: An Ideal Exercise for Kidney Disease

1. Warm up the body and stretch before every walk (Be sure to consult your doctor about warm up exercises before attempting them.) It usually takes only five minutes and can be gentle and enjoyable.

2. Walk for 30 minutes or more, at least three times per week. If that’s a challenge, do what is manageable and slowly work up to it.

3. Cool down by slowing the pace for the last five minutes of your walk. This allows the body to come back to a more relaxed state.