
Why? Smokers are four times more likely than non-smokers to develop kidney failure.
Nutritional habits to avoid kidney stones how to#
Talk to your GP if you want to know more about how to have a balanced diet. You could try chopping some fruit onto your breakfast cereal, making a quick stir-fry or having a side salad with a ready-meal, for example.

Tinned, dried and frozen fruit and veg all count. How? It doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. You should also try to cut down on the amount of saturated fat and sugar you eat. Ideally, we should all be eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables each day, with some starchy foods like potatoes, dairy or dairy alternatives, and some protein in the form of beans, legumes, eggs, fish or meat. Why? A balanced diet can help to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol at a healthy level and may help lower your risk of kidney disease. Healthy habit 1: Eating lots of fruit and veg If you’ve already been diagnosed with CKD, follow any guidance your healthcare team have given you. It’s important to note the following tips are for helping to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD). And the good news is these simple steps benefit your overall wellbeing, too.

But do what you can – even small changes can make a difference to your kidney health. Lots of things can get in the way, such as the cost of some healthy foods, and finding the time and energy to cook from scratch and take exercise.

It’s not always easy to make lifestyle changes.
