intake under control.
For people with chronic kidney disease, too much sodium can contribute to fluid retention and higher blood pressure, putting additional stress on the kidneys.
A simple alternative: Try eggs, fresh poultry, oatmeal, or another minimally processed option, depending on your individual dietary needs.
2. Highly Processed Breakfast Foods
Some convenient breakfast choices—including certain packaged meals, instant foods, and processed breakfast products—can contain significant amounts of sodium and phosphorus additives.
NIDDK recommends checking ingredient lists for added phosphorus, including ingredients containing “PHOS,” particularly for people managing chronic kidney disease.
That doesn’t mean every packaged food is unhealthy. Instead, comparing nutrition labels can help you choose products with less sodium and fewer unnecessary additives.
3. Sugary Breakfasts and Drinks
Sweetened cereals, pastries, flavored drinks, and other foods containing large amounts of added sugar can make it harder to maintain an overall healthy diet.
NIDDK recommends cutting back on added
