Heart, kidneys & long-term care
Kidney-friendly eating, planned with your nephrologist
Diet for kidney disease is highly individual. It depends on your stage, your blood results and whether you're on dialysis. My job is to turn your nephrologist's targets into everyday Indian meals.
at a glance
- Format
- Online, or in person in Mumbai
- First session
- Usually 45–60 minutes
- With
- Dt. Irika Goyal
Who this is for
- People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are not on dialysis
- People on dialysis
- People with diabetes or high blood pressure who have been told their kidney function needs watching
What we can work on together
- How much protein suits your stage — and good sources of it
- Sodium, potassium and phosphorus, guided by your blood reports
- Cooking methods that reduce potassium in vegetables, when that's needed
- Phosphate additives in packaged and processed food
- Fluid guidance, if your doctor has advised it
- Keeping weight and muscle up, so you stay strong
The approach
How Irika approaches kidney health
Your reports set the rules
There's no single 'kidney diet'. Potassium restriction, for example, isn't needed by everyone — so we work from your latest results, not generic lists.
Enough, not too little
Protein targets differ for people who are and aren't on dialysis. Eating too little can lead to muscle loss and malnutrition, which is a risk of its own.
One plan for several conditions
Many people with kidney disease also manage diabetes or high blood pressure. We bring it together into one plan rather than three conflicting ones.
What happens next
Say hello on WhatsApp
A line about what you'd like help with is plenty. You'll get available times and current fees before anything is booked.
Your first consultation
Usually 45–60 minutes, online or in person in Mumbai. We go through your health, routine and goals.
Your personalised plan
Built around your food, your kitchen and your week — shared with you digitally.
Follow-ups that adjust
Shorter check-ins (20–30 minutes) to review progress and fine-tune the plan.
Questions
Common questions about kidney health
Should I stop eating dal and other protein?
No. Protein needs change with the stage of kidney disease and with dialysis, but you still need it. Your nephrologist sets the target and we plan the right amount and sources.
Do I need to avoid all fruit?
Not necessarily. Only some people need to limit potassium, and even then many fruits fit in suitable portions. It depends on your blood results.
Can diet stop kidney disease from getting worse?
Good nutrition can help manage blood pressure, blood sugar and symptoms, which matters for your kidneys. It works alongside medical treatment and can't guarantee how the condition progresses.
Sources & further reading
Guidance on this page draws on the following. Links open external websites.
- 1.KDOQI clinical practice guideline for nutrition in CKD: 2020 update — American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 2020
- 2.Eating right for chronic kidney disease — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH)
- 3.Chronic kidney disease — NHS
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ready when you are
Let's find an approach that works for your real life.
Send a message on WhatsApp with a line about your goals. You'll hear back with available times and current fees — no pressure, no obligation.
Prefer email? health.e.living23@gmail.com