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Polycystic kidney disease is a hereditary disease that you get from one of your parents. Due to this disease thousands of fluid-filled cysts build inside or around the kidneys that can increase the size of the kidneys. These cysts can build up in other organs of the body like the liver and ovary. But, by following and taking a renal diet plan and the right treatment, you can stop the formation of cysts, and live a disease-free life. There are two methods to cure polycystic kidney disease – the first is Allopathic treatment, and the second one is polycystic kidney disease treatment in Ayurveda.  There is no permanent solution in Allopathic medical science to prevent the formation of cysts. But, Ayurvedic science can reduce the formation of cysts and provides a long-lasting solution for PKD. Ayurvedic nephrologists use natural herbs and a renal diet plan to cure kidney patients. Yes, like the right treatment, a renal diet plan is also very important to give your body all essential nutrients in a sufficient amount. In the blog underneath, you will get to know about polycystic kidney disease – diet recommendations. Polycystic kidney disease – Diet Recommendations! Following are some of the nutrients a person with polycystic kidney disease should avoid eating. Seclude protein from your diet chart – Protein is essential for you to sustain healthy bones and muscles. Though, a person with polycystic kidney disease or another kidney disease should avoid eating protein because it pressurizes your weak kidneys. Kidneys are responsible to filter and eliminate waste products and an excess amount of protein from the blood through the urine. That is why a kidney patient should not eat protein. Despite all of this, in case, if you have PKD then consult a doctor or dietician about the quantity of protein you can consume per day. Following is the chart contains the name of foods with the amount of protein. Name of food Serving size Protein (g) Pinto Beans, cooked 1/2 cup 11 Adzuki Beans, cooked 1/2 cup 9 Lentils, cooked 1/2 cup 9 Edamame, cooked 1/2 cup 9 Black Beans, cooked 1/2 cup 8 Red Kidney Beans, cooked 1/2 cup 8 Chickpeas, cooked 1/2 cup 7 Black-eyed Beans, cooked 1/2 cup 7 Wheat Berries, cooked 1/2 cup 6 Kamut, cooked 1/2 cup 6 Lima Beans, cooked 1/2 cup 6 Quinoa, cooked 1/2 cup 3 Peas, green, cooked 1/2 cup 4 Spinach, cooked 1/2 cup 3 Soy nuts 1 oz 12 Pumpkin seeds 1 oz 9 Peanuts 1 oz 7 Peanut butter 1 Tbsp 7 Almonds 1 oz 6 Pistachios 1 oz 6 Flax seeds 1 oz 6 Chia seeds 1 oz 5 Walnuts 1 oz 4 Cashews 1 oz 4 Chicken, skinless 3 oz 28 Steak 3 oz 26 Turkey, roasted 3 oz 25 Lamp 3 oz 23 Pork 3 oz 22 Ham 3 oz 14 Egg, large 1 egg 6 Salmon 3 oz 22 Tuna 3 oz 22 Shrimp 3 oz 20 Lobster 3 oz 16 Scallops 3 oz 14 French fries 4 oz 4-Mar Sweet potatoes 4 oz 1.6 Lentils 4 oz 9 Peanuts 4 oz 24-28 Bread 4 oz 11-Jun Crackers 4 oz 7.5 Green vegetables 4 oz 0.3-3 Black beans 4 oz 9 Chicken egg 4 oz 14-Nov Cow milk 4 oz 7-May Almond milk 4 oz 1 Beef (steak) 4 oz 30-40 Beef (ground) 4 oz 25 Corned beef 4 oz 17 Lamb 4 oz 21-50 Chicken 4 oz 27 Fish 4 oz 20 Mock meat (cooked veggie) 4 oz 19-29 Gamalost 4 oz 54 Pamesan 4 oz 40.79 Gruyere 4 oz 29.8 Cheddar (traditional) 4 oz 27.2 Cheddar (processed) 4 oz 24.6 Camembert 4 oz 19.8 Feta 4 oz 14.7 Ricotta 4 oz 11.39   Use salt, but very less –High blood pressure, both a sort of cause and symptom of kidney diseases. But, in PKD, high blood pressure is counted as a symptom that can be increased due to salt intake. High blood pressure or hypertension can harm or pressurize your already harmed kidneys. That is why it is very important to use salt, but very less. Instead of salt, you can use salt-free spices like pepper, cinnamon, and cumin, herbs like cilantro, and dill. Avoid consuming potassium – It is the nutrient that helps in maintaining the health of muscles and nerve functions in the body. Potassium is available in food products like legumes, whole grains, green vegetables, fruits, potatoes, meats, milk, and yogurt. But, a person with polycystic kidney disease cannot consume potassium as it pressurizes the kidneys. You should consult a healthcare provider for a proper diet chart, and polycystic kidney disease treatment in Ayurveda. Following is the chart with food items contains potassium. Food Serving Size Potassium (mg) Bananas, raw 1 medium 425 Cantaloupe, raw 1/2 cup 215 Figs, dried 2 each 260 Kiwi, raw 1 medium 240 Mango, raw 1 each 325 Nectarine, raw 1 each 275 Oranges, raw 1 each 240 Orange juice 1/2 cup 235 Pomegranate, raw 1 whole 400 Raisins 1/4 cup 270 Apples, raw/uncooked 1 each 150 Applesauce 1/2 cup 90 Apple juice 1/2 cup 90 Blackberries, raw or canned 1/2 cup 115 Blueberries, raw or canned 1/2 cup 60 Canned fruit cocktail 1/2 cup 97 Cherries, raw or canned 10 each 150 Cranberry juice cocktail 1/2 cup 20 Grapes, raw 1/2 cup 155 Grape juice 1/2 cup 170 Lemons and limes, raw 1 each 80 Mandarin oranges, canned 1/2 cup 99 Peaches, raw 1 each 185 Pineapple juice 1/2 cup 165 Plums, raw 1 each 105 Raspberries, raw 1/2 cup 90 Strawberries, raw or canned 1/2 cup 125 Tangerines, raw 1 each 140 Watermelon, raw 1/2 cup 85 Artichoke, cooked 1 medium 345 Avocado, raw 1/4 each 245 Bok choy, cooked 1/2 cup 316 Greens, beet, cooked 1/2 cup 655 Pumpkin, canned 1/2 cup 250 Spinach, cooked 1/2 cup 420 Sweet potatoes, baked with skin 1/2 cup 450 Tomatoes, raw 1 medium 290 Tomato juice 1/2 cup 275 White potatoes, baked with skin 1 medium 925 White potatoes, boiled 1/2 cup 255 White potatoes, mashed 1/2 cup 330 Winter squash, cooked 1/2 cup 250 Zucchini, cooked 1/2 cup 220 Asparagus, small spears, cooked 1/2 cup or 6 spears 155 Cabbage, cooked 1/2 cup 150 Carrots, cooked or raw 1/2 cup 180 Cauliflower, raw 1/2 cup 150 Celery, raw 1/2 cup 155 Corn, cooked 1/2 cup or 1 ear 195 Eggplant, cooked 1/2 cup 60 Green beans, cooked 1/2 cup 90 Lettuce, all types, raw 1 cup 100 Okra, cooked 1/2 cup 110 Onions, raw 1/2 cup 120 Peas, green, frozen 1/2 cup 90 Peppers, green/red 1/2 cup 130-160 Radishes, raw 1/2 cup 135 Turnips, cooked 1/2 cup 140 What are the food products a PKD patient should avoid eating? Fried foods Fruits –mango, banana, grapes, custard apple, litchi, orange Vegetable- sweet potato, cabbage, cauliflower broccoli, ladyfinger, tomato, lemon, and green leafy vegetables. Processed and packaged food items Sweet, sugar, honey, jam, jellies, glucose Fruit juices and beverages-cola, Pepsi, and carbonated drinks Dry fruits and nuts, raisins, cashew nuts, dates, figs. No whole milk, ice cream, mayonnaise, cheese, butter, ghee, and refined oil. Refined cereals and its products- refined wheat flour, pasta, and white bread, etc. Bakery products-cakes, pastries, cookies. Fruits-apple, guava, pear, and papaya. What are the food products a person with PKD should eat? Vegetables- gourd, ridge gourd, Indian squash, pointed gourd, and green pumpkin (Consume on daily basis). Boiled potato, carrot, capsicum, and bitter gourd (one time in 10 days) Paneer/egg white/soya (once in a week). Double toned milk, olive oil, mustard oil, rice bran oil Water intake must be 1-1.5 liter per day only. Following are some guidelines a PKD patient should follow. Drink approx: 1 liter - 1.5 liters water per day Maintain a dietary routine Do not eat raw vegetables and vegetables with seeds Use boiled vegetables for cooking Use rock salt (3-4 gm per day) Use olive/mustard/ rice bran oil (1-3 teaspoon per day) Use more of steel utensils for cooking Avoid smoking, consuming alcohol, and tobacco Do not use canned and processed food products By doing some changes in your dietary habits; you can get rid of polycystic kidney disease. But, only a renal diet plan is not enough, you need to opt for polycystic kidney disease treatment in Ayurveda to completely prevent the formation of cysts. On the off chance, you or anyone in your known have PKD or any other kidney disease, then without delaying visit a nephrologist for proper treatment.