There’s no single “kidney-friendly diet” that suits everyone. Unless your health care team has advised a specific eating plan, these general healthy eating tips can help if you’re living with kidney disease:

• Aim for 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables each day
• Reduce ultra-processed foods
• Watch your salt, aiming for less than 5 grams of salt per day
• Choose whole foods and high fibre options for breads, cereals, rice, and pasta
• Make water your drink of choice

Getting a well-rounded mix of nutrients from food matters at every stage of your kidney health journey.

If you are on dialysis, living with a transplant, or struggling to eat enough, you may need to pay closer attention to what you eat.

In general, eating a wide range of fruits and vegetables, wholegrains, lean meats and fish, and nuts and seeds is a strong way to support your health.