The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases explains that reducing sodium can help people with chronic kidney disease manage fluid retention and blood pressure. <Cite refs={[“turn217214search0″,”turn217214search1”]}/>
Which breakfast foods should you watch?
Common examples include:
Bacon and heavily salted sausages
Ham and other processed sandwich meats
Salted breakfast patties
Biscuits or pastries served with salty processed meat
Breakfast sandwiches containing several processed ingredients
The sodium content varies considerably between brands and serving sizes. A meal that includes several salty ingredients may contain much more sodium than you realize.
Processed meats may also contain phosphate additives, depending on the product. These additives are particularly relevant to people with chronic kidney disease because impaired kidneys may struggle to remove excess phosphorus from the blood. <Cite refs={[“turn217214search0″,”turn217214search4”]}/>
However, it is important to understand the distinction: eating bacon once in a while does not mean you will develop kidney disease. The concern is the overall dietary pattern, especially when salty processed foods are eaten frequently and contribute to excessive sodium intake.What can you eat instead?
You do not need to sacrifice a satisfying breakfast to reduce sodium.
