Choose a meal from the sea鈥攆ish provides high quality protein, a nutrient encouraged in limited amounts in a pre-dialysis diet and increased in a dialysis diet.
Fresh fish is naturally low in sodium, fat and cholesterol鈥攅ven the fatty fish are low fat compared to many red meat cuts. Potassium and phosphorus content varies with the fish variety–catfish, cod, orange roughy, sea bass and sole are among the lowest. Salmon contains higher amounts of potassium and phosphorus but can still be worked into a kidney diet by combining it with lower potassium sides and adjusting phosphorus binders if needed. It鈥檚 best to avoid fish canned with bones鈥攕ome salmon, sardines鈥攂ecause phosphorus is very high. Tuna fish is probably the most popular canned fish. Choose the low sodium canned or rinse in water for at least one minute to reduce sodium by 30 to 50%.
Salmon and other fatty fish like mackerel are high in omega-3 fatty acids, shown to protect against heart disease, stroke and possibly help decrease chronic inflammation when consumed 2-3 times a week.
Fish is easy to prepare鈥攖ry it grilled, baked, microwaved, fried or poached.
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