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11/23/09 02:44 PM

" I need to follow a diet of low oxalate, low salt, low carbs, low protein, low calcium and low cholesterol. What is left to eat ! ?"
Asked By: tinakelley39@hotmail.com  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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I am 49, 5 feet, 5 inches, 115 pounds and I exercise (lift weights and swim). I am prediabetic with 5.6 AIC, thank you

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11/29/09 11:49 AM

Thanks for writing dLife! It is no wonder you are confused about what to eat with the restrictions that you are describing. This is a very good example of when a consultation with a registered dietitian who is also very knowledgeable about diabetes can be critical. With your height, weight and A1c within what would be considered a normal range, as well as your exercise habits, it would be important to specifically define what your daily calorie and protein needs actually are to make sure you are consuming enough food for your overall health and nutrition needs. Keeping the sodium and cholesterol intake low is a good idea for most people, and this can be done with a plant based diet, with small portions of lean animal products. Oxalate and calcium restrictions may be related to concerns with your kidneys- specifically kidney stone formation and again this advice should be individualized for each person. High oxalate foods include tea, chocolate, nuts, wheat germ and bran and certain fruits and vegetables. However another very important part of reducing risk of kidney stones is drinking plenty of water on a daily basis. To limit your sodium intake, be careful to minimize processed foods, added salt to foods as well as condiments such as soy sauce, prepared salad dressings, gravies and soups (unless homemade with low sodium ingredients). As you can see, there are many factors to consider and it would we a great benefit to you to meet with a registered dietitian for specific advice based upon your food preferences, cooking ability, and medical concerns. Best of luck to you!
Answered By: Janice Baker
Accreditations: B.Sc., MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC
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