People undergoing kidney dialysis need to follow a diaic vegetable diet. Certain nutrients need to be limited due to hindering the dialysis process, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Eating vegetables that contain low amounts of the nutrients potassium, calcium, phosphorus and sodium can be included on a diaic diet list. All fresh vegetables are low in calories and fat. Check with your dietician. Not all foods may be suitable.
Potatoes
A limited amount of potatoes can be included on a diaic vegetable diet list. Since potatoes are normally good sources of potassium, a dialysis-hindering nutrient, you need to lower the naturally-occurring potassium content. Use a special preparation method. Bring some water to a boil in a saucepan. Peel the fresh red, white, sweet or yellow potatoes. Dice or shred the potatoes. Then, place the potatoes into the boiling water. Cook until done. Drain and enjoy as you normally would. If making mashed potatoes, use a nondairy creamer and no butter. Ask your dietician about using milk. Use spices for seasoning. Eat a standard 1/2 cup serving size. Avoid canned or commercially-prepared potatoes, which have a tendency to contain large amounts of dialysis-hindering salt.
Salad Greens
Help your diaic diet by eating a variety of salad greens. Salad greens contain low amounts of potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium. Foods falling within this category include lettuce varieties such as red and/or green leaf, romaine, endive and butter and arugula, according to Produce for Better Health Foundation and the National Kidney Foundation. When making fresh salads, do not use any high-fat dressings. Use plant-based oils and vinegar instead. Other leafy greens include watercress, Swiss chard, collards, mustard greens, dandelion greens and turnip greens. Limited amounts of beet greens can be eaten. Get the best health benefits by preparing these vegetables via steaming, stir frying, boiling or adding to lettuce varieties.
Broccoli
Broccoli falls on the diaic vegetable diet list, according to the National Kidney Foundation. As with any vegetable, broccoli contains potassium, only lower amounts than other vegetables. Broccoli fits in with the low-sodium diaic diet by containing only 15 mg of sodium per 1/2 cup raw serving, according to Produce for Better Health Foundation. Broccoli contains beneficial dietary fiber and rich amounts of the antioxidant vitamin C. Broccoli can help your energy level since it contains a respectable 3 g of carbohydrates per 1/2 cup serving.
Carrots
Carrots are listed as a chosen diaic vegetable by the National Kidney Foundation. Carrots can be grated and added to fresh salads, steamed and enjoyed as a side dish or snacked on throughout the day. Avoid canned carrots that have additional sodium added during processing. A 1-cup serving of raw carrot will satisfy your nutritional allotment for the antioxidant, vitamin A, according to the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Use carrots to keep your energy level up during dialysis treatments. A 1-cup serving of carrot contains 6 g of carbohydrates.
Peppers
Peppers can be included in your diaic diet. Choose all types and colors of peppers, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Bell peppers include brightly-colored red, yellow and green varieties. Add the peppers to your fresh salads or prepare for a side dish. Bell peppers make good snack items, also. Other pepper varieties include red and/or green chilis and jalapenos. Use healthy cooking methods if cooking the vegetables.
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