Good Article on Fats, Ketosis, and Ketogenic (Low Carb) Diets

http://www.carbsmart.com/how-to-add-more-fat-to-your-low-car b-diet-for-nutritional-ketosis.html

Thanks for sharing!!

My last lab tests showed decreased kidney function...which was already decreased at the time I took the test the time before.  The doc sent me the result in the mail and advised me to drink more water...8 cups a day.  She obviously didn't know that I already was drinking almost twice that.  I'm thinking it's all the protein and/or the ketosis I'm in.  Any ideas?

Jane

I would definitely let your doctor know you are on a very low carb/high protein diet.  She may have some thoughts about your protein/carb intake. Sometimes high protein intake can be hard on the kidneys if your function is already decreased.  But don't take my word for it, talk to your physician.

be kind to your kidneys!  Do you see a nephrologist?  I would keep him in the loop also.

Anne

No, I don't see a nephrologist, just my PCP.  I so want to switch to a more plant centered diet, but don't know how to do that with the size of my stomach.  It's all very confusing.

Jane

Jane,

High protein diets aren't recommended for people with decreased kidney function.  Does your PCP know you're on a high protein diet and already drinking so much water?  You may need to switch to a moderate protein diet.  A good RD should be able to help you formulate a plan. 

From what I've read, you still want to get 70 grams or so of protein, but not the 100+ a lot of people aim for, and you can incorporate whole fruit in your diet.  The fiber and complex carbs in whole fruit help offset the fructose.  I know there are people who say all carbs are bad and slow weight loss, and you shouldn't eat fruit until maintenance, but what good is losing weight faster if it hurts your kidneys?

I have been going for 100 grams of protein a day.  I'll drop that back and add in some fruit and veggies and see how that goes.

Thanks for your response.

Jane