A Meat Eating Guide for Dialysis Patients: The Correct Way to Eat

Many dialysis patients have this question: Can I eat meat if I want to after dialysis? The answer is no, and eating it the wrong way will cause problems! Let's take a look at the correct way to eat it.

1. Controlling quantity is the key

Although dialysis patients need to supplement protein, they should not consume too much meat. Generally speaking, 1.0 to 1.2 g of protein can be consumed per kilogram of body weight per day. The specific amount should be determined by the doctor or nutritionist based on the patient's physical condition and dialysis situation. For example, a patient weighing 60 kg can control his daily protein intake to 60 to 72 g, which is equivalent to an appropriate amount of meat.

2. Choose the right meat

Give priority to meats that are high-quality protein sources, such as egg whites, milk, fish, lean meat, etc. These meats contain essential amino acids for the human body and have high bioavailability. Avoid eating too much processed meat, such as sausages, ham, etc., because they usually contain high salt and additives, which are not good for health.

3. Pay attention to cooking methods

Try to use healthy cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, and stewing, and reduce high-fat cooking methods such as frying and pan-frying. This can reduce the fat content in meat and reduce the burden on the cardiovascular system. At the same time, use less salt and other seasonings when cooking to control sodium intake and prevent complications such as edema and high blood pressure.

4. Reasonable combination with other foods

When eating meat, you should eat vegetables, fruits and other foods rich in vitamins and dietary fiber to promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation. At the same time, minerals such as potassium in vegetables can interact with nutrients such as protein in meat to improve the absorption and utilization of nutrients.

While satisfying their desire to eat meat, dialysis patients must master the correct way to eat it, so that they can supplement their nutrition, ensure their health, and better cope with life after dialysis. Let us follow the "Meat Eating Guide" and enjoy healthy food!