my friend has been diagnosed with a kidney problem. She was told that legumes and pulses are hard to digest?

Question

And that she should eat hard tofu? Is this true are pulses and legumes hard to digest?

Answer 1

My book of words doesn't say what to avoid, but generally it indicates for people with renal problems should eat small quantities of food stuffs.
Wholemeal cookies
Snow peas
Broad Beans
Wholemeal Pasta
Carrots
Potatoes
Wholemeal Bread
Pears
Tea
Fizzy Drinks
Broccoli
Eggs
Milk
Lean Lamb
Salmon Steaks
It should be noted a nutritionist may be requires for the best advice.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

-- I've never heard about modifying your diet for legumes before and I have a class 3 Kidney Disease ( Potentially Rapidly Fatal) Glomuleronephritis, I've never heard about it even during renal failure.

Then again I'm not a Nephrologist ; The only modification I made was due to the steroids cutting down on sodium for swelling. If this isn't coming from a Nephrologist , see one. Kidneys are tricky, a lot of soaps are labeled " Ask your doctor if you have Kidney Disease before use" or something along those lines. However I was told not to worry.

Answer 4

Hmmm, I don't know what "pulses" are. I am a dialysis patient and will tell you your friend needs to be on a low protien diet. He/she should also limit dairy products and potassium. Kidney problems are serious problems and should be monitered by a nephrologist or urologist. I believe any tofu is high in protien and legumes would be high in phosophorus, two things a person with kidney trouble should be careful consuming.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Well, firstly let me say that you do not digest anything through the kidneys. It is true that these foods are high in fiber and normally this is a good thing. In this case it is the high protein content that is of concern, because large amounts of protein in blood can worsen the disease. Your friend should consult a registered dietician because renal diets can be really tricky.

Answer 7

I would guess it's because of the protein content...but then tofu would have a lot of protein too. The easiest to digest forms of protein would probably be liquid, ie milk, soymilk, almond milk, etc. But she should really get her doctor's advice since her doctor would know what's up with her. Maybe try a second opinion too.

Answer 8

For those that asked, pulses are peas and lentils and that sort of thing.

My stepdad has kidney problems and he can't eat beans. I imaigne it's for whatever reason your doctor told your friend. It may not be that they are HARD to digest, just more difficult to digest for someone who already has kidney problem.

Casey: I'd ask your doctor about eating beans then! Maybe she/he just forgot to tell you.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I personally dont see the connection. What sort of Kidney problem? Maybe she is going overboard with protein? Too much can cause kidney issues.