Why should kidney patients avoid Chinese food?

Chinese cuisines are supplemented mainly with high sodium sauces such as soy sauce, black bean sauce, and fish sauce, making your weak kidneys overwork to get the excessive minerals, salt, fat, and spices out of your body. This can cause serious inflammation inside your kidneys which interferes with your kidneys’ functioning, and your kidneys fail to work properly as they should.

However, it’s alright to splurge a little and satisfy your taste buds with some foods that are not part of your usual everyday diet plan. If you’re planning to dine out with a friend suffering from any kidney dysfunction, then here’s good news for you.

If you’re cooking at home

• If you’re the main chef and planning a kidney-friendly Chinese cuisine at home, then always use less sodium soy sauce that does not have potassium or phosphorus additives. You can also reduce the sodium content by diluting your soy sauce by 50% with water.
• Keep half portion of the recipe with kidney-friendly veggies such as Calabash ( gheeya) slices, Zucchini, Parwal, and Pumpkin. This will not only be filling but will also add some life to your recipe.
• It’s good to replace cloves of garlic and onion slices with garlic and onion powder.
• You can also use Chinese five-spice powder in minimal amounts and salt-free seasoning to add some kick of taste in your dish. But avoid the temptation to get over you, too much potassium and fluid can still make you sick.

If you’re dining out at a Chinese restaurant

• ● You’re paying for the dish, don’t be afraid or hesitate to ask for minor fixes in the recipe, such as “Please keep salt low at mine” would work.
• ● Only order dishes served with rice or steamed rice instead of chowmein as chowmein is high in sodium.
• ● Always avoid dressings, sauces, and toppings to be served on meals that may be high in salt. Ask them to serve your dressings and sauces on the table so you can add less salt to your food.
• ● Avoid dishes served with lots of nuts or mushrooms to consume less potassium.
• ● Avoid curries based on milk/cream battered with deep-fried meats as they are high in fat, and you should avoid it if you’re conscious about your weight.

Why should kidney problems not be avoided?

Having a kidney problem is dangerous because apart from purifying your blood, there are other pertinent roles that your kidneys play to keep you alive may include the following-

• Your kidneys keep the level of potassium, phosphorus, salt, calcium, and other fluids in a proportionate amount in your body.
• Your kidneys produce an active form of vitamin D, which makes your bones strong and healthy.
• Your kidneys regulate the production of red blood cells in your body.
• Your kidneys produce certain hormones that control your blood pressure.

When damaged, your kidneys fail to perform the functions mentioned earlier, which are essential for the optimal functioning of your body.

Ayurvedic perspective on kidney problems

According to Ayurveda, kidney problems are the result of the disruption caused in our doshas ( Vata, pitta, and Kapha) which control certain functions of your body such as thoughts, heartbeat, digestion, metabolism, blood circulation, pulse movement, and your immune system. People often unintentionally aggravate their doshas by the increased consumption of unhealthy foods, which are considered virudh aahar in Ayurveda. Unhealthy foods high in salt and spices can increase our blood pressure level, damaging the small blood vessels that carry blood to your kidneys for optimal functioning.

Ayurvedic treatment for kidney problems

If you’re looking for a genuine revival of your kidneys’ functioning, then Ayurvedic treatment is a better option than any other newly evolved medication. Ayurvedic medicines are precisely prepared from several powerful herbs, leaves, and fruits, composed of a unique healing ability that can cure any type of kidney problems ranging from mild to severe ones. The Ayurvedic treatment for kidney problems is based on the bio-cleansing procedures of Panchakarma, which is considered an essential aspect of Ayurvedic treatment. This procedure detoxifies your body internally from toxins, bacteria, infections, and viruses, making you vulnerable to severe urinary problems.