What to eat with nephropathy and edema: scientific dietary guidelines and hot topics integrated
Recently, the dietary management of patients with kidney disease has become one of the hot topics on the Internet, especially the dietary choices of patients with renal edema. The following combines the hot content of the past 10 days to provide scientific dietary advice for patients with nephropathy and edema, and organizes relevant data for reference.
1. Dietary principles for nephropathy and edema

1.low salt diet: Daily sodium intake needs to be controlled within 2-3 grams to avoid aggravating edema.
2.High quality protein: Give priority to eggs, fish, lean meat, etc. to reduce the burden on the kidneys.
3.Limit water and potassium: Adjust the amount of water you drink according to your urine output and avoid high-potassium foods (such as bananas and potatoes).
2. Diet recommendations for nephropathy and edema that are hotly discussed on the Internet
| food category | Recommended food | daily recommended amount | taboo foods |
|---|---|---|---|
| protein | Chicken breast, crucian carp, tofu | 0.6-0.8g/kg body weight | Processed meat products, animal offal |
| vegetable | Winter melon, cucumber, cabbage | 300-400g | Pickled vegetables, spinach |
| staple food | Oats, sweet potatoes, low protein rice | 200-250g | Fried pasta, high salt crackers |
3. Recently popular dietary therapy programs
1.Winter Melon and Barley Soup: The Weibo topic has been read 12 million times and is recommended by many nephrologists.
2.Carp red bean soup: Douyin-related videos have more than 8 million views. Pay attention to removing fish scales and internal organs.
3.low protein noodles: Sales volume on the e-commerce platform increased by 45% week-on-week, making it a new Internet celebrity food.
4. Analysis of controversial hot spots
1.The “salt-free diet” controversy: A certain internet celebrity blogger recommended a completely salt-free diet, which was refuted by medical experts (23,000 Zhihu discussions).
2.plant protein alternative: Whether soy protein is suitable for patients with kidney disease has become a hot topic in Xiaohongshu. It is recommended to choose according to the stage.
3.Fruit selection: Recent hot searches show that apples, pears and other low-potassium fruits are safer, but mangoes and oranges need to be used with caution.
5. Nutritional supplement selection guide
| Supplement type | Applicable stage | Recommended brands (popularity across the entire network) | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-keto acid | Stage 3-4 patients | Open a contract (search volume +35%) | Need to cooperate with low protein diet |
| Vitamin D | All stages | Star Shark (TikTok exposure 500,000+) | Monitor blood calcium regularly |
| Probiotics | Constipation patients | LifeSpace (Xiaohongshu Notes 1.2w) | Choose a low-potassium formula |
6. Special reminder from experts
1. Recently, many media have reported on the scam of "special effect dietary therapy". Patients should be wary of exaggerated propaganda.
2. The latest recommendation from the Chinese Nutrition Society: Patients with edema should limit water 2 hours before going to bed, and the daily weight fluctuation should not exceed 0.5kg.
3. Protein powder recommended by popular fitness bloggers may increase the burden on the kidneys and is contraindicated for kidney disease.
(The full text is about 850 words in total, data statistics period: November 1-10, 2023)
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