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Protein-Rich Foods for Dialysis Patients
Dialysis removes protein waste from the bloodstream. Since protein waste buildup is regulated by dialysis, a low-protein diet is no longer required. To replace protein lost during dialysis and to keep you nourished and balanced, you’ll need to consume more protein. When you’re on dialysis, the foods mentioned below are good sources of protein.
Poultry
- Chicken
- Cornish game hen
- Turkey
Red meat
- Beef
- Lamb
- Veal
Fresh pork
- Porkchop
- Pork roast
Seafood
- Shrimp
- Crab
- Scallops
- Lobster
- Clams
Eggs
- Egg whites
- Liquid egg substitute
Fish
- Frozen or fresh fish (cod, halibut, salmon, sole, swordfish, trout)
- Unsalted, canned fish (tuna)
Protein-Rich Foods for Dialysis Patients
Your dietitian will assist you in developing an eating plan that meets the protein requirements of your kidney diet prescription. Protein in your diet will aid in the loss of muscle mass and provide the body with the energy it needs to combat infection.