| It's common knowledge that protein is a very important | | | | fish. These also contain a number of other nutrients |
| part of everyone's diet. It promotes muscle growth and | | | | that are very important parts of renal care. These |
| recovery from injury. It may not be common | | | | foods are simply packed with protein, and you would |
| knowledge that people suffering from kidney or renal | | | | be hard-pressed to find better sources. Want to try |
| conditions should carefully monitor how much protein | | | | something different? Serve up some protein-rich |
| they get. They'll need more than the common amount | | | | venison. Just 100 grams of venison has 34 grams of |
| - about two grams daily for each kilogram of their | | | | protein. |
| body weight. | | | | Turkey is also a good source of protein, with 28 |
| Alternate Sources of Protein | | | | grams of protein per one hundred gram serving. Lean |
| Those who want to be absolutely sure to get the | | | | beef contains 25 grams in the same amount. In the fish |
| protein they need do not rely on getting it from the | | | | category, a cod fillet contains 22 grams of protein per |
| food they eat, but from protein supplements. Have you | | | | 100 grams, while just plain tuna in oil has 26 grams of |
| ever seen athletes on television drinking glasses of | | | | protein per 100 grams. A diet that requires about forty |
| raw eggs? That's what they did before protein | | | | to sixty grams of protein a day that includes a meal |
| supplements were created because eggs were | | | | with just one of the items mentioned above will get at |
| packed with protein to repair muscles after a hard | | | | least half of the recommended protein amount in just |
| workout and to help build strength. | | | | that meal. |
| There are a number of ways to get protein | | | | Fruits and Vegetables |
| supplements to care for your kidneys, ranging from | | | | Vegetarians can suffer renal conditions, too. If you are |
| liquid to powder. | | | | one of them, of course you don't want to compromise |
| Liquid Protein Supplements: Amino acids are the core | | | | your chosen way of eating if you can avoid it at all. |
| of all liquid protein supplements, usually supplied from | | | | Fortunately, there are many ways to get protein |
| whey, casein or other sources. All proteins are made | | | | without eating anything that came from an animal. |
| up of amino acids, which are very important for people | | | | Many fruits and vegetables contain good amounts of |
| with renal conditions. You can find liquid protein | | | | protein, like soy beans. Soy has so much protein, in |
| supplements in a couple of different forms. Some are | | | | fact, that many protein supplements are made from it. |
| mixed into other beverages, to create a shake or | | | | Fruits: There are many options that can serve as |
| smoothie. Others are found already made for | | | | snacks or parts of a full-fledged meal, which will add |
| someone who is on-the-go and needs something | | | | valuable protein to your diet. In particular, apples, grapes, |
| portable. These can also be used as meal | | | | bananas, pineapples, pears, oranges, strawberries, |
| replacements so you can get a meal when you just | | | | tangerines and watermelons are all great sources. |
| don't have time to sit down and eat something. | | | | Vegetables: When it comes to vegetables, a salad |
| There are two different kinds of liquid protein shakes. | | | | may give you most of the protein that you'll need for |
| One is high in both fat and carbohydrates and is | | | | the day, if you incorporate some of these into the mix: |
| usually used by bodybuilders and others who are trying | | | | beets, green peppers, green peas, cucumbers, |
| to increase muscle mass. The other kind has reduced | | | | cauliflower, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, watercress |
| fat and carbohydrates. This second form is for those | | | | or broccoli. For the non-vegetarians, adding a little |
| trying to follow a diet or for diabetics who want more | | | | chicken, turkey or tuna will double the protein contained |
| protein without adding more fat and calories. | | | | in the salad. |
| Powered Protein Supplements: Some protein powders | | | | Nuts and Seeds |
| can also be made into shakes and smoothies, while | | | | Vegetarians and people of any stripe have another |
| others can simply be added to your favorite recipes in | | | | option for protein. Nuts are a great source (unless you |
| a completely undetectable manner for added protein. | | | | have an allergy, of course) and should be a part of |
| Do you want something to just replace a meal? A | | | | your renal care diet. They are the perfect snack, or |
| protein powder shake or smoothie is perfect for that | | | | they can be used in recipes. Cashews are rich in |
| purpose, and they also taste fantastic. Protein | | | | protein, but remember that they are also high in fat, so |
| powders can be found in a number of flavors for | | | | only eat a few at a time. Peanuts, almonds, pumpkin |
| mixing into beverages, like chocolate or vanilla shakes | | | | seeds and sunflower seeds are also good choices. |
| or fruit and berry smoothies. Or you could opt to get | | | | For something a little different, have some hemp seed. |
| the flavorless powered protein supplements that can | | | | Not only is it full of protein, it has antioxidants, vitamins |
| be added to just about any recipe as part of your | | | | and other nutrients. |
| renal nutrition plan to keep yourself healthy. | | | | Grains |
| Protein in Your Diet | | | | Grains are another source of protein to consider. Of |
| When you have problems with your kidneys, you will | | | | course, many recipes are made from grains, both |
| have to make some changes in your diet to get the | | | | vegetarian and with meat added. Brown rice is very |
| necessary amount of protein. Despite what rumor | | | | high in protein, and it goes well as a side dish or an |
| may tell you, you don't have to have food that will put | | | | ingredient with a number of main courses. Barley is |
| your taste buds into a coma to do it, either. A number | | | | also a good grain for renal care, especially when |
| of foods that are both healthy and great-tasting | | | | added to homemade chicken soup. |
| contain high amounts of protein, and no matter what | | | | At breakfast time, oatmeal is a great way to start |
| kind of foods you enjoy eating, there is going to be at | | | | your day with a protein boost. Protein does not only |
| least one for you. | | | | aid in recovery, but it is a good source of energy as |
| Meat, Poultry and Fish | | | | well. Other grains that are high in protein include wheat, |
| Protein can be found in lean red meat, poultry and in | | | | wheat germ and buckwheat. |