Potassium And Kidney Disease Diet: What you NEED to know to avoid kidney failure

[@denisecarrier9035]

I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been watching you for three months now when I first got diagnosed and my GFR was 33 and like I said I’ve been trying to do everything you say and the doctor says and I got my first bloodwork and my EGFR is 43 my A-1 C is 6.4 everything‘s really good except my potassium is still a little high so I just wanted to thank you

[@DADVICETV]

Congrats - it’s all because of you! Keep up the great work! So happy to hear of your success.

[@robertacayea7452]

I'm so glad I found your channel. Your so helpful

[@Test7017]

All lies

[@valorafrazier]

I was diagnosed with stage 3 back in 2017 but was never told until last year. I switched PCPs and got a nephrologist. It hasn't done me any good. I'm sitting here now, intensely itching all over, and have the numbness and tingling you are talking about as well. I even consulted with a dietician. None of these professionals have addressed the kidney diet as you are doing. The dietician is the only one who came close. I'm reluctant to keep going to the nephrologist as he didn't even attempt to steer me in any sort of direction that would help me with this disease. He just said that I should only worry when I see the toilet bowl full of masses of frothy bubbles after urination. Thank you for making your journey available for others to glean from. Do you know of any other ways to check potassium levels without a monthly blood test? I'm so skeptical of doctors at this point. I've lost my trust in them.

[@eddymore8083]

hey i got kidney problem 2017 start dialysis now got bad eating hati can u help get on da rigth road

[@judithsnyder3577]

I am sorry you are being treated like that. Please get another if you can.

[@maribelwll2899]

Some of the doctor doesn’t care I m frustrated so when I found this vedio I have hope thank you very much

[@qutymakaya303]

I’m getting ready to get set up for dialysis. I was getting educated on my dialysis options today. But your videos still give me hope. Thank you for always sharing.

[@My_Family_Stories]

Quty John been on dialysis for three years, “this close” to getting off. Praying for you, hang in there.

[@DADVICETV]

My doctors wanted me on dialysis but I was able to completely avoid it with diet and lifestyle changes. Looking back, it was fairly easy, though there were times I so badly wanted to cheat on my diet. So glad I stuck with it! Good luck!

[@qutymakaya303]

Chuck Lewis Bless your heart. Thank you.

[@CreativeDee]

@@My_Family_Stories , That is great News. So happy for you. I gave you some advice on another one of your comments in these comment sections. Wishing you great success Chuck !

[@krysroc]

Looking good James! I surely hope you reach your health goals. Thank you for providing this information.

[@DADVICETV]

Thanks for your support!

[@DADVICETV]

@elmer cook I do not know - my doc has me taking 650mg Sodium Bicarbonate pills which is common with a lot of CKD patients. Here are the ones I take amzn.to/2ISCxhK

[@DADVICETV]

@elmer cook High blood pressure can come for a lot of different sources and there is researching showing if you have more calcium your blood pressure is lower. Your doctor should give you a daily calcium goal (along with potassium, phosphorus, protein, carbs, sodium, and overall calories).

[@fallback8314]

he really IS inspiring i hope he does it

[@hinerangijohnston5223]

Thank you so much i am stage 5- untili i found this Information i really just gave up and just went with the idea that its Dialysis or Death are my only choices- Now thanks to you ( James ) you have given me HOPE to LIVE. I am READY TO START MY JOURNEY . I understand what i must do i see the error of my ways CHANGES around everything. Mind,Body. & Soul being active . will keep you up dated-Thank you so much . Hine .

[@lynnfendlason4277]

Ugh For lowering creatinine-eat fruits and veggies and skip meat (but the "best veggies" are full of potassium). For lowering potassium-avoid most of the dark greens, fruits and "good" veggies. For lowering blood sugar (diabetics)-avoid grains, breads, rice, pasta, ANYTHING starchy. (This is my life: don't eat any meats, don't eat most veggies or fruits, don't eat any grains, dairy, or starchy foods. Yay: that leaves cabbage and water, LOL)

[@anisu319]

What🙄😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@IMChrysalis]

Oops. Cabbage is has potassium... vitamin K, too!

[@chanlibago2047]

Been following you cause my 79 year old mom has CKD. This is sooo informative. Thank you.

[@jadeelena4998]

That is great ! Thanks you very much ,DAD.😚 The rule "portion control ", it s so hard to follow bc I used to eat too much one thing and ignore another, Now, more disciplines, lady, so I can keep my promesse to climb the mountain with you : stage 2 on 2020 . A lots of love and triumphant victory . 🌷🌷Jade & her homeless miao Layana. XX

[@DADVICETV]

Thank you for watching and joining me in my journey! Let’s both make it to stage 2 and feel amazingly great!

[@DADVICETV]

Glad it is helpful and so happy you are learning about CKD to help you mom! Support goes a long way in helping us each fight this disease and regain the energy it zaps from us.

[@jadeelena4998]

@@DADVICETV thankyou. Yesss.. 2..2..i don t forget. 💝💝Jade Layana

[@PM_1937]

Just diagnosed with 20% left kidney function. Surprise! At moment, all still in diagnostic stage as to why. Potassium mmol/l is 4.1, encouraging. Thanks so much for sharing the important information and your person experience in this video; so helpful; will be watching all.

[@dianehockin573]

Thank you James. I so needed this information. Stage 4. High potassium. This is finally something clearly stated I can work with. Keep up the good work!

[@17lsk]

Excellent information! God Bless you James 🙏

[@bobbygzzz7116]

Thanks for all the info..James...wat i like about info..its coming from sumbody that has kidney issues...vs..a healthly Dr..that never had issues ...so keep up the good videos n info...

[@ENFPerspectives]

Shared your video with others. Thanks for informative videos that are direct and to the point. Good job with your progress. Prayers.

[@christinacalvert7708]

Thanks James! Always really useful info and helps to keep me inspired.

[@Jasmine-uw1hh]

How about Diabetes they supposed not to eat white bread or pasta with kidney disease. Thank you for your information

[@laurenceapitz1678]

your advice and energy are invaluable ... thank you for the hope you are giving us

[@DADVICETV]

You are so welcome! This is one of my oldest videos - make sure to check out my newer videos to see how much I've improved...and all from diet and lifestyle changes!

[@rehpotsirhc21]

Thank you. This was really helpful

[@CreativeDee]

Another great video Dadvice/ James. I do have some questions so I will listen again and write my questions down at the same time. :)

[@jerymorgan]

Cronometer ok thanks i will check this out.

[@Blossom_AB]

Thank you so much James. You being a great help God bless you

[@doloresbarbosa8916]

Thank you

[@geraldcarmichael6650]

Very informative, I have just been told my pottasium level is life threateningly high!

[@Juliakfit]

Thank you very much for all the useful info and the links! Very detailed. 👍 I can relate to many of the causes of my low eGFRs. Thank you again.

[@texan4958]

Outstanding video! I don't trust doctors but I trust someone who experients.

[@DADVICETV]

Thank you. It all comes down to finding the RIGHT doctors. Some seem to be stuck in the dark ages and the good ones are on top of things. So much is still be learned about treating and managing kidney disease - and we warriors need those doctors who are on the front line learning the latest.

[@jerymorgan]

i am so glad i found ur site. I lost a kidney to cancer so i have only 1 kidney . i went gfr 33 then 35 now 37 but with only one kidney and being 75 i would like to get to 40/ thanks for your help.

[@DADVICETV]

+sal schettino With the progress you have going so far, sounds like you will make it to 40! Good luck!

[@jerymorgan]

@@DADVICETV I am a organic farmer in santa barbar Ca. been ccof organic for over 30 years. I raise trees and thus i have a lot fruit but surger , potassium etc. is in most of it. Avcoes cherymoyas white sopota low quats etc. darn i never seeen this comming. I did not even know i was old till this year? hehe this is all new to me. I am hoping for 40 . Thanks for ur encouragement . .think right thats what i need.

[@madtruckamax3341]

Your great 👍 keep spreading the message life changing info CKD 3

[@HoneyK001]

Thank you for the videos my body is going through some stuff right now I’m trying to change this your video really helps. Hope you are doing well

[@redhead6631]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@bingbingnoja1530]

Sir what did you eat at stage 5? Most food have both phosphorus and potassium.

[@rickashley9708]

Thanks for the info very useful 👍🏽

[@DADVICETV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimharris6049]

Thank U, Thank U, THANK U! This is LIFE CHANGING. .. Bless U.

[@savashseanadams2975]

Great video. Thank you

[@ImSPOTon]

My kidney disease is in no way CUTE.......(sorry my feeble attempt at humor) Just wanna say you do a great job delivering to us the information we want and need ......appreciate you ! P.S. ~~~》 👍 CONGRATULATIONS on the reversal you did with your kidneys ❗ you are inspiring and motivate me to do well that I might also halt the progression & possibly even reverse my ckd. 😊

[@larrylucas5731]

10-4 Good Buddy!

[@erlindabrutas3388]

Thank you for the inf

[@raineralfaro5638]

Thank you james for a good explanation, really need help,

[@DADVICETV]

Glad it helped

[@georgebrill3072]

Thanks, a helpful video. What do you consider intense exercise?

[@Bandera123]

James, thanks for great work you do. Can you tell us more what apps you use ? Thanks

[@juliastantic3033]

Hello, I have question about barley and buckwheat, what is your opinion on them. Thanks in advance.

[@IMChrysalis]

I have hyperkalemia episodes... never really felt it, but I had surgery last spring that was almost cancelled because I was one percentage point above the normal level. The anesthesiologist wouldn't administer any drugs until I tested below the threshold. Luckily, it had been long enough from the original test to return to normal... phew. It really is different for every person how they react to this but it is quite dangerous!

[@nancyfitch4962]

What do you eat on any typical day?

[@rockinrobinbuddi2112]

Thanks Jim!! Would really like to hear more specifics regarding what kinds of meals are ideal for someone with ADPKD kidneys, and having both kidneys that are 2X over normal size (21.5 cm). I'm somewhat confused about what a keto diet needs to consist of. There is way too much misinformation circulating. Not sure what the best approach is. I'm 160 lbs, and not allergic to any foods. Please advise. Are there better times than others for keto's eating windows? I really don't care what this requires. I'm willing and fully ready to do something, anything to shrink these kidneys. No renal dietician anywhere near here. Unfortunately, I had zero repour with my Nephrologist, besides a huge language barrier, he never mentioned ANYTHING about diet. Put me on Jynarque, however, had reaction to this medication and yet still gave it 6 months before ceasing. Don't know what I'm supposed to be doing. I'm going to UNO (University of Northern Omaha) to a nephrology specialist within two weeks.

[@lanemulliniks7065]

So don’t eat potassium food products with kidney damage? I eat pumpkin and it is high.. is it okay? I eat it bc I heard it’s healthy for high blood pressure

[@DADVICETV]

It all comes down to portion control. You need to look at your current labs and determine how much potassium you should be eating each day, as well as the MAX not to exceed. Then enjoy! Using a food tracking app will help keep you above your minimum and below your daily max.

[@carolmeyer5505]

I so grateful to have found your channel, I’m learning a lot from you ! I have a question. I should mention I was diagnosed with stage 3 chronic kidney disease , about a year an half ago . So far I’ve been able to stay in stage 3 . My question is would I benefit from the keto diet . My biggest problem is I work full time and I don’t know how to eat right me n my boyfriend that lives and works with me ( factory) usually are so tired by the end of the day, we just grab something on the way home which is mostly fast food. I already know that’s bad . I did just order the pro renal D vitamins from Amazon. Was taking about 28 different vitamins and minerals until I watched your channel and saw it was so bad . Sorry this is so long. Thank you so much for your time Sincerely Carol M

[@karenmilewski2478]

So glad you were able to get to stage 3. I'm new at this. My mom diagnosed with Stage 5 in last month. All happened so quick & Dr wants her to start dialysis in a week. I'm so confused & don't know who to trust . I feel like I need to do what's right for my mom but don't know who to trust. Doctors rushing & I don't want to lose my mom. She is at a 10. 9 creatnine. Any advice for me?

[@DADVICETV]

The first step is to stop the damage - is her blood pressure, blood sugar, and the underlying cause of her kidney damage being managed and controlled? High BP and uncontrolled diabetes are the top 2 leading causes of kidney damage. Once that is done diet is important to look at. At stage 5 it was important for me to limit animal protein - and if I could go back I would have removed all red meat, turkey, and chicken from my diet except eggs. She should be eating organic when possible, gluten-free, NO artificial ingredients (no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives), and no highly processed foods (traditional frozen meals, hot dogs, boxed mixes, etc.). Read the labels - if you see PHOS in the ingredients, at stage 5 skip that item. Only drink water, no juice, no soda, just water. Her doctors should have limited her sodium to help prevent fluid retention - usually 1500mg a day is common. Don't add salt and watch the salt in the foods to stay within her limit. I have a grocery shopping list that may help: www.dadvicetv.com/grocery-shopping-kidney-disease - these are kidney friendly low-inflammation foods you can use on her diet. You need to see her bloodwork and adjust her diet accordingly with her doctors. I have a video on optimizing your renal diet based on your labs. It is also important to accept that sometimes Dialysis IS THE RIGHT choice. If her kidneys are too low and her labs too far out of the standard range, her doctors may put her on dialysis. It isn't forever - the right diet could help her get off dialysis in time. IT IS DONE but few doctors talk about it. I've asked doctors WHY they don't push diet and several have told me because it is a losing battle - people won't stick to the diet or make the lifestyle changes (like stop smoking). From my experience, those with support from family are the ones who have the best chances to get off dialysis.

[@manju7568]

Hi complete cutoff salt and sugar will help a lot and stop damaging kidney. Please try this

[@brendakarl7320]

We use the Cronometer apps to keep track of our amounts.

[@DADVICETV]

Same here - love it and the online reporting.

[@marjoyaj1400]

Really like ur videos

[@CreativeDee]

Questions : How can I estimate how much potassium is in one cup of cauliflower or any other allowed vegetables to help keep tabs on my daily allowance of Potassium ? I don't eat packet food at all. Having 6 - 7 ounces of meat a day is easy for me. I feel it's the right amount. I usually have 2 cups of vegetables once a day with my protein then lunch usually comprises of 2 eggs with bacon (Natural and low nitrate) although I sometimes just have the eggs. When trying to keep potassium, salt & phosphorus in balance so I don't overdo it, it can be a learning curve by listening to our bodies and going by the way we feel. One day may be too much of these and the next day could be a lot less so it pretty much evens out throughout the week. The symptoms you have mentioned when the body has a build up of potassium, Dr. Berg has said that when having those same symptoms it means they are low in potassium. This is where information can be so conflicted. I will take on what you are saying because you have lived it and can see the results from doing what you are doing. Thank you for doing these videos. I really appreciate your hard work.

[@DADVICETV]

A lot of the same symptoms from having too much of something also appear when we have too little, so it can be difficult to determine if you are too high or too low without getting a blood test. Finding that right balance is the real goal, even though doctors focus so much on "too much". As for measuring, the best way I have found is with a food scale. You can determine the number of mg of what you are going to eat, then look up the nutritional values online. Google actually has a direct connection with some amazing nutritional information and can let you specify the quality (mg, cups, etc.) and find out the potassium, phosphorous, sodium, etc. You'll quickly learn and be able to judge it by eye after looking it up a few times. I also track what I eat in an App - then if I am too high or too low, I can look back and make adjustments.

[@CreativeDee]

@@DADVICETV , Yes, which does make it tricky. I think I told you before that in Australia, they will only do blood tests every 3 months with the Family Doctor. Thanks, I must remember to Google :)

[@hajisaeed2225]

Nice

[@timshel011]

Very interesting!!! Is coffee high in potassium?

[@DADVICETV]

Brewed coffee is great and counts as water. An 8 oz cup of coffee had just over 100mg of Potassium - so fitting 2 into your day is easy. What you have to watch out for is the additives - those can be loaded with Sugar and Phosphorus chemicals (which you absorb so much more of compared to natural sources).

[@perfectobambe664]

I am at ptesent undergoing dialisys please help me stop dialisys my urine is normal. Thanks james

[@bingbingnoja1530]

Can I do the same to vegetables with high phosphorus?

[@joebeegregas6310]

How do you manage your blood pressure Sir ?

[@nebojsa1976]

What is more dangerous, high potassium or high phosphorus or high calcium or high sodium?

[@clemmon1000]

What do you know about Moringa

[@DADVICETV]

Very few people have heard of Moringa - but in my search for everything that could possibly help me it was one of many dietary supplements I looked into. I had to go back into my notes to see why I'm not using it, and while it looks very promising with it's high nutrient content, there is research showing it can possibly cause kidney damage. For me, that made it a NO for adding to my diet. I would not recommend using it.

[@amarnathmukherjee3851]

Thanks James for such valuable information. Could you please tell us how we can reduce proteinuria. My protein creatinine ratio is increasing, it was 2.1 last month, but now become 2.6. Any advice will help me a lot. Thank you.

[@amarnathmukherjee3851]

I am only 39 but diagnosed with CKD.

[@lindareed2094]

Look up Losartan .It is an old drug that can help this

[@amarnathmukherjee3851]

@@lindareed2094 Thanks Linda. I have been taking telmisartan 80 already along with other blood pressure reducing medications. Do you know if losartan and telmisartan work similarly?

[@vilasagaramsreenivas3307]

amarnath mukarejhee wr r you from?am frm india.telangana my prblm also proteinuria.

[@ascruggs1982]

My calcium is high as well as my potassium. How do we lower that?

[@DADVICETV]

Those are both controlled first through diet (eating the right amount of Potassium and Calcium...and not too much, along with drinking the right amount of fluids). Some people with severe kidney function reduction may need binders to help - these are medications taken just before (or with) a meal. The binders reduce how much is absorbed into your blood stream. I would start with a renal dietitian to see what modifications you can make to your diet, then see about binders if necessary. And don't overlook proper hydration - if you get dehydrated you help these build up in your system. A renal dietitian or your doctor can help you calculate the right amount of water to drink each day based on your kidney function, overall health, and activity level. Best of luck!

[@lalfernando5884]

but white bread white rice is bad for diabetic, isnt it

[@lindanorris2455]

THIS CKD THING IS JUSTT AWFUL. THE NUMBERS ARE VAGUE. EVERYONE 'S HEALTH IS DIFFERENT. NOO ONE HAS THE SAME CKD ISSUES. THE MEDICAL WEBSITES AON CKD ARE OFTEN VAGUE AND CONFUSING AND MANY ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CONTRACDICTORY TO THE OTHERS. RIDICULOUS! ONLY THIS WEBSITE A KIDNEY DR. FROM ATLANTA HAVE BEEN HELPFUL FOR ME. THANK YOU!

[@rachelstratman1405]

Holy crap! I just realized my favorite energy drink contains acesulfamine POTASSIUM! What a bummer! If it weren't for this video, I probably wouldn't have checked the box.

[@sallyrichardson5597]

James, please I have heart problem and I eat more potassuim fruits and recently, per a renal test my kidney function is low. What should I do?

[@MsCellobass]

What blood tests should I order to find out levels I need besides just the kidney panel?

[@DADVICETV]

A urine analysis and a CBC. Your doctor will also want to check your vitamin D level. Of all those test, the CBC is the one I find the most helpful in optimizing my diet, though I use all of the test. Good luck!

[@kennethross1059]

The info is great, but it seems as though you need alot of people to make all this happen. Been trying to portion and watch pottasium,dont know about phosphorus, and loosing weight as we speak i am stage 4.and serious about this but cannot believe how many foods have pottassium.

[@17lsk]

James please please clarify one thing. Can I have 3 oz meets daily. I am late stage 4 CKD . GFR 21 , Creatinine 2.7 Potassium 4.7 Phosphorus 4.0 Waiting for your reply THANKS

[@ablam8]

My potassium level is 4.7mmol/L. My lab doesn't measure Phos. Should they? I ordered the pre and pro biotics, 3 month supply. Do i take 2 tablets per day? Thanks so much. My GFR from last lab work was 26, ouch.

[@Bandera123]

Tomato is the best vegetable in the world ((( too bad we can't eat it now

[@altabouwer4770]

Do you have anything on lowering creatinine levels?

[@DADVICETV]

Here is a video on 7 tips to lower your creatinine levels: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGLVi5qGaN19eMU - Make sure you have taken care of what ever was causing your kidney damage first - stop the damage before you can start to try and recover. Each persons body is unique and we don't all improve the same, but these 7 tips may be helpful. Good Luck!

[@f.d.r.f.d.r.3187]

While I'm watching the video above I'm reading some grocery labels. What is Potas. / Potasio110mg. 2% ???

[@born2delet379]

James did you ever or do you still have signs proteinuria? If you did have you been able to reduce it?

[@DADVICETV]

I did before being diagnosed and for about a month or two after. Reducing inflammation was the key for me - eating a low inflammation kidney friendly diet allowed the inflammation in my kidneys to greatly reduce, which started to resolve so many issues for me.

[@richardstursa6711]

Hi James, if red grapes are supposed to be good for you, why are raisins on your list to avoid or to limit portions? Thanks. I love raisins --- why doesn't one raisin = one red grape? Help!!

[@DADVICETV]

Very good question - and one I had for my doctors when I got started (I love grapes and I love raisins). It comes down to density. 1 Cup of grapes is mostly water and has about 1/9th the potassium of 1 cup of raisins. The grapes also work as an anti-inflammatory, but raisins don't. You could say that 1 grape = 1 raisin as far as potassium is concerned, but people don't eat 15 raisins, they eat handfuls of raisins. Remember, potassium itself isn't bad. It actually is protective until your GFR gets low, then TOO MUCH is bad.

[@richardstursa6711]

@@DADVICETV Thanks James, guess I will eat about 15 raisins or maybe Craisins (dried cranberries).

[@karenmilewski2478]

Did you take any supplements with Stage 5. I'm trying to figure out what to do to help my mom before dialysis. I'm so afraid to have to start dialysis but I don't want to lose her. I am following your diet advice to help her. Thank you for these videos

[@DADVICETV]

Shoot me an email to [e-mail] and I'll send you links to what I took. I did use supplements with my doctor and I need to explain them and how to talk to your moms doctor to see if any may help her. Supplements serve a purpose, but it is a specific purpose. There are none that will directly help the kidneys or fix things. You need to break down your moms condition into the little problems and then see if any supplements address those smaller issues. Most important though IS DIET modified to her labs. Also, chances are she needs a renal friendly multi-vitamin like ProRenal+D (with Omega 3 if she has heart issues - without the Omega 3 if her heart is fine). You can read more about ProRenal+D at www.dadvicetv.com/supplements

[@sanjogs7037]

How is your mother doing now?

[@shahidamalik3104]

Which bread are use brown bread and white bread

[@DADVICETV]

When I did eat bread I only ate white bread with no preservatives made by a local bakery shop. Cost less than the store and was baked fresh with minimal salt. I now am on a Keto diet and don’t eat any breads.

[@jlc7300]

Hi, I had a couple of questions, which type of olives are good for me? the green ones or black ones. And did I see you mention somewhere that radishes are good to have? And also I am having a hard time stopping dark colored cola's 100%. Can I have a fountain pepsi once in a while since it has more water in it and ice cubes verses a can pepsi which is stronger? I'm early stage 4 and am doing my best to consider everything I eat and drink. Thanks for your help.

[@DADVICETV]

Olives tend to be high in sodium, though their fat is good for your body and can be helpful if you are on a Keto diet (my doctors allowed me to try a modified Keto at Stage 3). I love olives and do occasionally snack on both green and black olives. Always watch your portions - that is the key. You can have most anything in the right portion...it just may not be large enough to make it worth it. Radishes are GREAT - add crunch, the spice, loaded with lots of good stuff for your body. I eat them right out of the bag like mini apples. Really try to get off that dark colored soda - it is SO SO SO bad for you. It's loaded with sugar, chemicals, and so much you don't need. I drank lots of Dr. Pepper every day - loved it - but gave it up cold turkey. Now just thinking of drinking a dark soda is scary to me, I can't believe I was drinking it, and so much. My recommendation to help is to visit a Dialysis center and donate a day to help out. See people getting Dialysis, watch their faces, see how draining it is - you will see it, you don't even have to talk to them. It will change you - you will be stronger to make these difficult changes so that you don't have to go on dialysis. For some dialysis is a must, but for many, diet and lifestyle changes can prevent dialysis. Choose to fight CKD - Losing is not an option.

[@Baghart]

Think in dialysis every time you fancy a dark cola. It doesn't matter how much water you add. Poison is poison even if laced with sugar and ice cubes. And be careful with olives because if you have high blood pressure they are too rich in salt.

[@hazelknutt2118]

Hey big guy -- i guess i need some clarification -- in a previous video said watermellon was good! Soooo?

[@DADVICETV]

Watermelon is a good food - as long as you watch your portions. I love watermelon and it is extremely hard to limit it for me. As a kid I ate water melon with salt all summer long. It took a lot of effort for me to stop salting watermelon, and even more to keep myself to just a cup when I eat it.

[@jerymorgan]

what is a good app to use to track what i eat. i got the food database thanks . what tracking app do u use? got a scall so i ready but so many apps witch one?

[@DADVICETV]

Here is a ink to more info on Chronometer - still using it! www.dadvicetv.com/kidney-nutrition-tracking

[@dreday77777]

Say for instance if I ate 400 mg of potassium in one serving and I only did 3 serving of that for the whole day, is that bad?

[@perfectobambe664]

I no longet eat meat for my protein intake i am now vegetarian unfottunately my creatinine last month is 14.46. Please teach me thanks james

[@vanburensarah61]

Iam on Lisinopril 20 mg daily for high BP is there a kidney friendly alternative? Iam stage 3 CKD

[@joanncicone7694]

Is there anything you can eat as much as you want beside apples

[@DADVICETV]

It all comes comes to your labs. You need to eat enough to give your body what it needs but not too much of certain nutrients…and those amounts and nutrients will depend on your health, labs, lifestyle, and other factors. A renal dietitian can help you figure this out - they you eat based on nutrition. Some foods will consume a lot of your daily allowances and you have to eat less, others consume so little you can eat a lot more.

[@navinpradhan8989]

Wat bout coconut water which is high in potassium

[@mnayak9348]

Can i eat one medium banan is this portion control , how many mg is allow in one meal out of my three meal stage 4

[@DADVICETV]

I think this video and food list (with a dietitian customization worksheet) will help: www.dadvicetv.com/food - You will want to find your daily potassium min and max allowances, then you can eat up to your max. What your max is will depend on your last labs - those with a higher GFR will have a higher max. Fitting in a banana is probably pretty easy for most people at stage 4.

[@fightcrime4216]

4700 that what every one need potassium so the is no potassium in these food cause they not organic

[@ZoomSpeedDating]

So glad I found your channel I love your content! I have stage 4 ckd from FSGS. I ordered the KDIR supplement. Does is help with increasing urine output? No matter how much water I drink I don't urine as much as I should.

[@DADVICETV]

+ZoomSpeed KDIR helps with water retention and getting water out of your system. I used it at stage 5 to help me get to stage 4 and get past my water retention issues. Let your doc know you are taking it - it can interfere with some meds.

[@ZoomSpeedDating]

@@DADVICETV Did you take it everyday during that time? The bottle says take for a month or 2.

[@DADVICETV]

@@ZoomSpeedDating I only used it AS NEEDED. I want to minimize extra stuff that goes through my kidneys. I probably took it for about 2.5 weeks total.

[@My_Family_Stories]

What are your thoughts on instant mashed potatoes?

[@DADVICETV]

I used to love those but still full of potassium (and carbs). I currently am on a modified Keto diet and only 20 net carbs a day. So 2 reasons to say no to instant potatoes.

[@CreativeDee]

Try to stay away from packet food as it makes it easier if you just eat fresh, cooked vegetables that are in this video from James. Preservatives, added ingredients that just are not good for anyone to be eating. A lot of them have too much sodium. If you must have packet food then please read the label. The more ingredients that are in there is an indication that it isn't good for you. Iused to eat instant mash many years ago but no way would I touch them today. Diet change isn't easy at first but you will be amazed how it gets easier & easier to the point that it feels natural to not eat the same diet that others eat with high carbs, additives, sugar etc.

[@My_Family_Stories]

Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach ah, see I was told that they didn’t have the potassium because of the process they went through. I have found that cauliflower is a good substitute for mashed potatoes.

[@My_Family_Stories]

Dedrie O'Brien thanks for the advice, have you/are you on dialysis?

[@CreativeDee]

@@My_Family_Stories Hi, You're so welcome. I have Stage 3 Kidney Disease & have been Stage 4. I am due for my test to see if they have improved further. I watched my Mum go through Dialysis from 1996 through to 2000. Unfortunately I didn't know about healing Kidneys back then and didn't have a computer to Google with. Sadly my Mother passed in 2000 at age 59. I am in my late 50's now and have been aware of the kidney disease for many years. Back then I didn't think that there was any hope of avoiding Dialysis so I was ignorant where checking on my kidneys with blood tests was concerned. The Nephrologists weren't giving me any hope as well. It was all grim. Thank God I know more these days through searching for answers.

[@thruthaseen.9892]

3 ounces and anything you eat or just the whole day complete?

[@DADVICETV]

3 oz is a standard serving size for an item. Check with your own doctor/dietitian to individualize your eating plan.

[@thruthaseen.9892]

Okay i see. Thank your for responding. I'm just trying to figure out everything by my self and a accordance way to help my self. I don't have insurance and docs cost so much to see them and tests. Where there is a will there's a way

[@johngoh767]

I have no kidneys disease but my creatinine level is high and can I not take potassium?

[@DADVICETV]

Your daily minimum and maximum potassium targets need to be set by a dietitian. There is no standard numbers - they will look at your labs, health, lifestyle and other factors to help set your daily nutritional targets.

[@karenfreitas5614]

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[@kellyhunte9668]

My partner was recently diagnosed with kidney disease inl left kidney,could not find the right one maybe due to his alcoholism and his potassium was high, no tomato products,no bananas,no coconut water and possibly enlarged liver they didn't want to tell me about. He is also diabetic 1and high blood pressure..What else l can do he 69

[@DADVICETV]

He certainly needs to keep his blood pressure and blood sugar under control - and the best advice is to work with a renal dietitian. Our diet plays a major role in our health and in how quickly we loose kidney function. Reach out to local social workers to see what they can do to help him with his alcoholism. He has to want to improve and will have to make diet and lifestyle changes if he wants to not end up in an even worse situation. Do what you can to encourage him and support him along this challenging change.

[@hostilemgtow603]

@@DADVICETV Is drinking tea like green tea [the tea bag kind] good for us 🤔?.

[@vilasagaramsreenivas3307]

sir is good soymilk...??for vitamine B12...

[@rickashley9708]

Is doing a kidney detox OK?

[@DADVICETV]

It is going to depend on your health and how you are doing it. Your doctor can answer that question for you. From my point of view, I've seen NO evidence any type of kidney detox does anything beneficial - and I could be wrong. Always best to check with your doctor for things like that.

[@rickashley9708]

I had a blood test and the results said my chreatinine levels where high... I took another test and getting the results next week. I think the high readings is from a heavy workout... What's your thoughts on that

[@ascruggs1982]

I read root beer is ok. How do you feel about that?

[@DADVICETV]

Most root beers are ok - just have to watch out for sugar.

[@karenfreitas5614]

IHAVECDK

[@valeriesanchez3074]

I miss fried potatoes

[@cherylperalta838]

I have a question James or anyone here. Right now i have 1cm kidney stone in my left kidney. The doctor advised me to take Potassium Citrate (1,080 mg) to treat it. What about that?

[@DADVICETV]

I am going to assume the stone is small enough that the doctors thinks this will help you pass it. The good news is that Potassium Citrate is very effective and reducing the size of some types of stones. About 40% of the tablet you take will be potassium - so just account for that in your daily max potassium. Depending on how your labs are, you may have a 1500mg daily max of potassium (that would be VERY restricted) and this would account for about 1/4 of your daily max (1080mg Potassium Citrate has about 400mg of Potassium). Most people with CKD stage 4 or better have much higher daily potassium limit. This should be pretty easy to fit into your day without any issues. They never tell you in school how important math is if your kidneys have problems.

[@raineralfaro5638]

I want to subscribe but i cant get in , pls. Help also a stage 5 CKD.

[@DADVICETV]

To subscribe to the KZbin channel click kzbin.info/door/Kh6qttlTi93HGCuGo8xN-A - you'll be able to access everything even if you don't subscribe, but by subscribing it allows you to get notifications when new videos are released or scheduled.

[@vilasagaramsreenivas3307]

hi sir..my age 35 weight 70kgs creatine 2.6 what is my gfr.?

[@DADVICETV]

You can calculate your GFR here: www.davita.com/tools/gfr-calculator - needs to know your sex (male/female) and if you are an African American or not. I took a guess and came up with a GFR of around 31.

[@davestambaugh7282]

You sound like the guy who had to piss on the electric fence to me.

[@jd01665]

Portion control is the key: 100% beef. Salt. Water. Let those kidneys filter. Why complicate things.

[@DADVICETV]

Jason - you need to fire your dietitian today. That advice is extremely dangerous and 100% incorrect for kidney patients. The person giving you that advice is not a real dietitian and they do not understand how the body works or the impact of eating that way.

[@jd01665]

@@DADVICETV Thank you. I responded to another comment on another of your videos. Link to that comment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIjPZ2RqmdOCorM&lc=UgxKFW7_4t_5pjC8gHJ4AaABAg.9LsCIVQFFJ_9Lxs3IxYrp5

[@GTSN38]

Dialysis seems a whole lot easier and more enjoyable than your diet recommendations. Sorry, but there's no way I'm spending half my day washing and rinsing 1 cup of vegetables. A 3 ounce steak for dinner ? Really ? I'd hang myself before I would choose this kind of life style.

[@DADVICETV]

I strongly recommend volunteering for a week at a local Dialysis center - that will give you an excellent opportunity to see what life with dialysis is like if you choose that route. I've been working on a video interviewing dialysis patients, and every single one would go back and make the simple diet and lifestyle changes needed to avoid dialysis if they could. However, for each of us, our quality of life and the diet we eat is within our control, and you are free to pick the path you feel is best for you. I changed my life overnight and it was so much easier than it seems for those currently not on a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle. For me, dialysis just wasn't the life I wanted. I travel for pleasure and business all the time, enjoy sleeping in, love using a hot tub and getting massages - all things which become logistical challenges or more difficult with dialysis. It is also essential to remember that dialysis isn't treatment; it is the last resort to keep you alive until you can get a transplant. Good luck - I wish you the best with your fight against chronic kidney disease no matter which path you choose.

[@TEXANKIDBABY]

Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach I feel like my kidneys are sore or is my back sore I don’t know can u let me know about it 🙏🏼

[@DADVICETV]

It can be hard to tell. But the kidneys are down low and towards the side. I still have back pain from a car accident and it masked my kidneys hurting until they stopped hurting. For me it felt like a tightness and like there was a tennis ball or golf ball under my skin. There was no bump- the pain just felt like there was something under my skin pushing outwards next to my spine. I used stretches and bending to manage my back pain and one morning my kidneys just stopped hurting. It was very noticeable when they no longer hurt - I never realized just how uncomfortable and bothersome it was until the pain was gone.

[@TEXANKIDBABY]

Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach thanks for the info

[@mrdanforth3744]

If Death came for you tonight would you beg for your life? If he offered to spare you for a year if you ate nothing but broccoli would you do it? Nobody wants to go on this diet or have kidney disease. It's not a choice to get sick, only how you manage it. Millions eat and drink themselves to death every year. Go ahead and join them, no one is stopping you.

[@flippingforreal109]

Thanks so much for the video and the information in them....

[@DADVICETV]

Thank you for watching!