Hello my kidney warrior. From all the info I've read, you need to avoid potassium, sodium, and anything that has "phos" in it (at all cost.) They are NOT your friends. Just like the devil they only want to steal, kill and destroy. You must read your labels to find these hidden killers of your kidneys. They can take your life and your livelihood. Initially it was hard and frustrating for me. I only ate fish, grits, toast chicken breast
I'd never been a big veggie person but I forced myself. My canned veggies I would rinse them before eating. I started this "eating right" journey when I was Stage 5/eGFR of 10 (dialysis bound.) I was set up for access port placement on 9/14. I went to ER about 2 weeks before my placement appt. because I had swelling in my thigh and upper arm. I learned then that my eGFR was a 24 and that put me at stage 4. Kidney Dr said anything above 20 would keep me off dialysis. 2/3 months later I'm still 24. Nutritionist called me this week and told me I could resume regular foods but to be mindful of sodium. I Google EVERYTHING that I think about eating to see if it's CKD friendly. I read the labels of everything I consume. Supposedly anything is good in moderation. I had to substitute 🧂 salt with lemon juice and dill weed. I've got a shaker that I mix garlic and onion powder, smoked paprika, Mrs. Dash products, black pepper and a pinch of "Slap yo mama seasoning) in it. I use this on everything.

Diet is everything, and avoid potassium, sodium and anything "phos"at all cost.

Thank you for your post. At stage 3, I am just finding out how important diet is.

I have learned with my kidney disease any colored liquids is not good for the kidneys. I was a Pepsi-a-holic. Now I only drink 7 up and Sprite in moderation. I read all nutrition labels. I avoid any and everything that has potassium, sodium and anything "phos" I try to stay hydrated so kidneys don't hurt. I was Stage 5 CKD with egfr of 10 and dialysis bound. I am now Stage 4 with egfr of 24. Im really trying everything possible to stay out of that dialysis chair.