How a dietitian helps
Nutrition guides
Get a renal diet built around your labs
Protein, potassium and fluid targets are personal. Start with a consultation to build a plan that protects your kidneys and keeps you nourished.
Frequently asked questions
What diet is best for chronic kidney disease?
It depends on your CKD stage and blood results — usually controlled protein, sodium, potassium and phosphate, individualised to you. This is not a diet to self-prescribe; a renal dietitian sets safe targets.
Should I eat less protein with kidney disease?
Sometimes — but both too much and too little protein cause harm, and dialysis changes the target completely. Your protein needs must be set by your stage, labs and dialysis status.
Which foods are high in potassium to limit?
Common high-potassium foods include bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes and coconut water — but whether you need to limit them depends on your blood potassium. We give you a personalised list.
Is the diet different once I start dialysis?
Yes, significantly — dialysis usually raises protein needs while still controlling fluid, potassium and phosphate. Your plan should be reviewed whenever your treatment changes.
