Glomerulonephritis is a common kidney disease, mainly affecting the glomeruli on both sides of the kidneys. Patients may experience a variety of symptoms, the most common being anemia, body edema, proteinuria, renal insufficiency, and so on. In severe cases, symptoms of uremia may also occur, so it is necessary to receive active treatment. It is worth mentioning that a reasonable diet is very beneficial for alleviating the disease. So, can patients with this disease eat green beans?

Legumes and legume products that nephritis patients cannot eat: green beans, bean sprouts, mung beans, red beans, broad beans, tofu, dried tofu, soy milk, lentils. Green beans belong to legumes, and patients with chronic nephritis should not eat them. Patients with kidney disease generally limit a certain amount of protein intake to reduce the burden on the kidneys, and they also eat high-quality protein. Therefore, the intake of legumes is generally reduced. It is advisable to consume fresh fruits and vegetables. Vegetables, kidney beans, and bean sprouts are all edible, but they should be consumed in moderation.

Dietary principles for nephritis patients: (1) According to whether the patient has hypertension and edema, a low-sodium or salt-free diet should be provided. (2) The supply of protein should generally be in accordance with the normal requirement, 0.8~1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight per day for adults, and high physiological value proteins such as eggs, milk, and meat should be selected to compensate for excretion loss, avoid and treat edema and anemia. (3) Foods rich in vitamin A, B2, and C should be selected. (4) Water intake does not need to be restricted, and orange juice, watermelon juice, orange juice, fruit water, and vegetable juice can be consumed to promote diuresis and reduce edema. (5) For patients with hypertension or hyperlipoproteinemia, the content of saturated fatty acids and cholesterol in the diet should be limited. For cases with anemia, foods rich in protein and iron, such as liver, kidneys, beef, egg yolks, and green leafy vegetables, should be selected.

1. Avoid high-sodium diets, the relationship between edema and blood volume in chronic nephritis is great. Each gram of salt can bring in about 110 milliliters of water. If patients with nephritis consume excessive amounts of salt and their urinary function is impaired, edema symptoms often worsen, blood volume increases, and heart failure can occur. Therefore, it is necessary to limit salt intake and provide a low-sodium diet. The daily salt intake should be controlled below 2-4 grams to prevent the worsening of edema and an increase in blood volume, and to avoid accidents.

2. Avoid or eat less high-fat foods, patients with chronic nephritis have symptoms of hypertension and anemia. Animal fats are an adverse factor for hypertension and anemia because they can exacerbate atherosclerosis and inhibit blood production function. Therefore, patients with chronic nephritis should not consume excessive amounts of animal fats. However, if there is no fat intake in chronic nephritis, the body will become more frail. Therefore, in daily life, vegetable oils can be used instead, about 60 grams per day.

3. Avoid strong seasonings, strong seasonings such as pepper, wasabi, garlic, and chili are harmful to kidney function and should be avoided. MSG, as it causes thirst and a desire to drink when consumed in large quantities, should also be used sparingly when water intake is restricted.

4. Limit foods high in purines and nitrogen, in order to reduce the burden on the kidneys, it is necessary to limit foods that stimulate kidney cells, such as spinach, celery, radishes, legumes, soy products, sardines, and soups such as chicken soup, fish soup, and meat soup. These foods are high in purines and nitrogen, and when kidney function is impaired, their metabolites cannot be excreted in time, which has a negative impact on kidney function.

3. Chronic glomerulonephritis patients can eat green beans