What is the best food plan for my kidney and heart health?

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a known treatment for high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney disease. It can also help both heart disease and kidney disease from getting worse. The DASH Diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts. It is low in salt and sodium, added sugars and sweets, fat, and red meats.

The DASH diet is a recognized treatment for hypertension, heart disease, and kidney disease. The DASH diet can slow the progression of both heart disease and kidney disease.

If you already have chronic kidney disease, you should speak with your doctor, dietitian or other member of your healthcare team before starting any new diets as you may have special restrictions to consider. Some restrictions or modifications might apply. For example, the DASH diet should not be used by people on dialysis. Individuals on dialysis have special dietary needs that should be discussed with a registered dietitian.

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