Beans and Kidney Disease: What You Need To Know

Learn which beans to incorporate into your diet if you have kidney disease. Get a list of low-moderate potassium options and discover their benefit for kidney health!
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[@leftyla]

Oh thank goodness for this.,. Beans have been a saving grace for me in my new plant based diet! I’m able to slowly wean off breads and potatoes thanks to beans. 👍

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

Wonderful! So glad you're enjoying beans on your plant based diet :)

[@hughie9748]

Great channel! Thank you so much for all you do!

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

Thank you! Happy to have you here!

[@Daniel-og3zw]

Thanks Dr.

[@michaelluna1968]

Gracias Doctora ... muy bien dicho.. Ojala que como much mas vegetables y frutas.

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

de nada! :)

[@barbarawienand5657]

Give us some recipes using beans and legumes please

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

I have recipes on my website! And am working to add more each week :) plantbasedkidneys.com/recipes/

[@StuartRogoff-o4o]

Thank you Michelle!

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

You are so welcome!

[@peter-bakestar]

Thanks Michelle

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

My pleasure! :)

[@juno6]

Legumes should be the main source of protein for everyone, specially people with kidney problems.

[@malcytull]

A great video, thank you. Are Fava beans what we call broad beans here in the UK? Thanks again.

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

I had to look it up, but yes! Fava and broad beans are the same :)

[@malcytull]

@@plantbasedkidneyskitchen Thank you, you are a star !!

[@barrodarwin]

so mung beans is high in potassium? can i eat it everyday if you have kidney problem?

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

Mung beans are a lower-moderate potassium legume. The portion you eat will depend on your individual nutrient needs! I provide the potassium content of these different beans in the video so people can eat according to what their needs are!

[@WilfredoCondeza]

why soy bean is not included in the list?

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

Soy beans are high in potassium, so they're not included on the low-moderate potassium list. That doesn't mean they can't be consumed. As long as the portion/frequency fits individual potassium needs! Also, tofu is a low potassium soy option and tempeh more moderate potassium :)

[@karencull9518]

And does beans and legumes count as a veggie?

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

Legumes are a starchy veggie and plant protein. So you wouldn't fill up 1/2 your plate with them (you want that to be non-starchy veggies). They would account for ~1/4 of your plate (portion depending on individual needs).

[@karencull9518]

So does it count as a proteine? Last question. I promise. You are so very helpful Michelle 😊

[@karencull9518]

What is the difference between beans and legumes? I am still confused about this.

[@plantbasedkidneyskitchen]

Great question! Beans are a type of legume. Different types of beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas are all legumes.

[@karencull9518]

Thank you Michelle. 😊 . One more question, what are green beans considered?

[@karencull9518]

Are beans and or legumes considered a veggie in a meal?