As the saying goes, "If you don't serve a dumpling bowl on the winter solstice, no one cares if you freeze your ears". As one of the traditional Chinese delicacies, dumplings have a long history and rich cultural connotations. Whether it is on the winter solstice or the New Year, dumplings are an indispensable delicacy on our table, and even in the Spring Festival Gala, "everyone eats dumplings together" is frequently mentioned, with a strong festival flavor.
Dumplings have a wide choice of fillings. However, for some people with impaired kidney function, they need to follow a special diet arrangement such as low phosphorus, low sodium, low protein, etc., to maintain levels in the body and reduce the burden on the kidneys. Therefore, dumplings, as a high-starch food, can be eaten in moderation, but the choice of filling is very important.
Nutritional content of dumplings
The nutritional content of several common fillings (about 4-5 dumplings per 100g):
Ground pork:Each 100g contains 12-15g protein, 10-20g fat, 3-5g carbohydrates, 600-800mg sodium salt, and about 200-250 kcal.
Chicken filling:Each 100g contains 20-25g of protein, 2-5g of fat, 0-2g of carbohydrates, and 40-80mg of sodium salt.
Fish stuffing (Such as shrimp meat): about 15-20g of protein per 100g, only a small amount of fat, 0-2g of carbohydrates, 200-400mg of sodium salt.
Vegetable filling(Mainly various vegetables): about 1-5g of protein per 100g, only a small amount of fat, about 10-15g of carbohydrates, 100-200mg of sodium salt, about 100-150 kcal.
In general, people with mild to moderate kidney disease have a daily protein intake of about 08-1 g kg body weight;For patients with advanced kidney failure or those on dialysis**, protein restriction is more stringent and may need to be limited to 03-0.6 grams in the kilogram weight range. The daily sodium intake should not exceed 3000mg, which is equivalent to 6000mg of table salt. Patients with high grade renal failure or on dialysis**: may need to control caloric intake between 900 and 1300 kcal, depending on renal status and physician recommendations. It can be seen that taking pork dumplings as an example, it is advisable for dialysis patients to have no more than 10 per day.
Recommendations for making fillings for dumplings for patients with kidney disease
1. It is recommended to use less salt or no salt fillingto reduce sodium intake. Instead of relying too much on salt, you can choose to use fresh vegetables, herbs, and low-sodium condiments to add flavor to your dumpling filling.
2. Vegetarian filling:Vegetables are very healthy ingredients and are rich in vitamins, fiber and trace elements. For people with kidney disease, dumpling stuffing made with fresh vegetables is a good choice. You can choose a variety of vegetables such as spinach, bitter gourd, carrots, lettuce (leeks are not recommended to choose if they have a high phosphorus content), add a small amount of grains or soy products to increase the protein content, and mix to make fillings. Vegetables provide rich nutrients and are easy to digest and absorb, while tofu is rich in plant-based protein, which is good for the kidneys, and tofu itself is relatively low in phosphorus.
3. High-protein and low-phosphorus meat filling:People with kidney disease often need to control their phosphorus intake, so choosing low-phosphorus and high-protein ingredients to make dumpling fillings is a good choice. Choose lean meats (e.g. chicken, lean pork), fish and shrimp, which are rich in high-quality protein, low in phosphorus, and relatively low in fat to help maintain health. At the same time, it can be paired with some vegetables and herbs to increase the flavor and nutritional value.
Of course, in addition to choosing dumpling fillings, don't forget to choose additive-free dumpling wrappers. At the same time, in order to control the heat, use light cooking methods such as boiling or steaming during the cooking process, and avoid excessive frying or frying. Finally, I hope that every kidney friend can feel the happiness of the upcoming festival while enjoying the dumplings and delicacies!
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