Nutrition in Pre-dialysis

Carbohydrates, found in many of the foods we eat, are broken down into glucose during digestion. With the help of insulin, glucose is taken into the cells of the body where it is used for energy.   Carbohydrates are the main energy source for your b...

Potassium is an important mineral in the human body which plays a key role in heart function and muscle contraction. When kidney function is poor, it may not be able to excrete excess potassium from the body. Increased potassium level in the blood will lea...

In kidneys that are failing, phosphate may unable to be removed by kidney and phosphate may build up in the blood. High phosphate level will attract calcium from bone leading to weak and brittle bones. The hard calcium phosphate will settle in the soft tiss...

Protein’s function is to build muscles and improve body’s immune system. If you do not eat enough protein, the body will break down tissue and muscle leading to muscle loss and increase risk to infection. It is important to eat a right amount of ...

Sodium (Salt) Excessive sodium intake may increase the risk of hypertension, stroke and cardiovascular disease. It also induces excessive thirst which may lead to excessive fluid intake unconsciously. High sodium food source:   Tips on c...

What is Sodium? Sodium is a type of mineral that is important to maintain a proper fluid balance in and around the cells in our body. Salt, which contains 40% sodium, is one of the main sources of sodium in a person’s diet. Salt is commonly found in sauces, c...

There are three main types of blood lipid can be found in our bloodstream and they are triglyceride, LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol.   Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in your body. They are made in the body from excessive intake of carbohyd...

Catering “Checklist” Dishes & Menu Suggestion The menu is only for suggestion. Kindly approach dietitian if you want to have more varieties in your menu. If your friends/ relatives on dialysis need further information, do ...