Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
It has been a few months since you diagnosed me with amyloidosis. I am trying to wrap my head around it all. The medications are helping a bit, but I am wondering if there is more I can do, especially with my diet. Are there foods I should avoid that might make this protein buildup worse? I read somewhere that some foods can trigger inflammation, and I do not want to make things harder on my body. Also, I know it is probably a long shot, but is there any chance that eating the right foods could help reduce these amyloid deposits or even reverse the condition? What is your take on diet and amyloidosis?
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Nutrients to consider
Salt
Choose and prepare foods with less salt and sodium.
Buy fresh food more often and avoid packaged foods.
Use spices, herbs, and sodium-free seasonings in place of salt.
Check the nutrition facts label on food packages for sodium.
Avoid canned foods, rinse canned vegetables, beans, and meats, and wash with water before eating.
Protein
Eat the right amount and the right types of protein.
Eat small portions of protein foods at a time.
Protein is found in foods from plants and animals. Get help to customize the right amount of protein.
Fat
Choose foods that are healthy for your heart (low fat).
Grill, broil, bake, roast, or stir-fry foods instead of deep frying.
Use good nonstick pans for cooking, and just brush a little oil if required.
Vegetables, fruits, cereals, and pulses are low in fat. Get help to customize the right choice and amount of food.
Use low-fat dairy products.
Phosphorus
Choose foods that are low in phosphorous in order to protect your bones and blood vessels.
Fresh fruits and vegetables, refined cereals, and rice are low in phosphorous.
Avoid the use of meat, bran, cereals, oats, pulses, nuts, and dairy products; they are rich in phosphorous.
Potassium
Choose foods that are low in potassium to aid in the smooth functioning of muscles.
Apple, papaya, pears, most gourd vegetables, radish, etc refined cereals, and rice are low in potassium. Get help to customize the right choice and amount of food.
Avoid using organ parts, dairy products, whole cereals, tomatoes, greens, potatoes, brinjal, bananas, oranges, tender coconut water, legumes, nuts, chocolate, cola, etc.
Water
Watch for signs of edema (water accumulation in the body).
Keep track of urine output and talk to your doctor in case there are any changes.
Fluids include all liquid foods as well. Get help to customize the right amount of fluid.
Fluids to be encouraged presently.
Sample menu;
Sunrise
Light tea or skimmed milk- 100mL
White bread toast- one slice
Breakfast
Idli (steamed rice cakes) - two pieces, or dosa - two pieces, or whole wheat flatbread (Phulka) with wheat and maida- two
Seasoned steamed vegetables - one cup (avoid tomato).
Mid Morning
Apple or pineapple - 3.57 ounces (half big or two medium slices).
Lunch
Rice - one cup or phulka (whole wheat flatbread) made of sieved wheat and maida- two
Dal or sambar (lentil curry) - half cup ( approximately 0.71 ounces of raw dhal).
Vegetable - one cup (avoid tomato).
Paneer (cheese) roasted or gram seasoned - half cup (approximately 1.43 ounces raw weight ).
Cucumber slices - eight to 10 slices.
Low-fat curd - half cup.
Tea time
Light tea or skimmed milk - 3.33 fluid ounces.
Semolina pancake (rava dosa) or semolina steamed rice cake (rava idli) - one piece.
Low-fat curd - half cup.
Sunset
Rava (Semolina) porridge - one cup and low protein health drink or sandwich plain with cucumber and salt - one piece.
Dinner
Flat bread made of sieved wheat and maida - two pieces.
Dal or sambar (Lentil curry) - half cup ( approx 0.71 ounces raw dhal)
Vegetable-one cup [Avoid tomato]
Cucumber salad.
Low-fat curd - half cup.
Papaya -3.57 ounces (one small slice).
Bedtime
Skimmed milk - 3.33 fluid ounces and low protein health drink
Diet approximately provides 1600 calories and 1.96 ounces of protein.
Measurements one cup = 3.57 ounces = 5 fluid ounces, 1 tablespoon (tbsp) =0.54 ounces, 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 0.18 ounces.
Additional guidelines:
Low-potassium fruits like apple, papaya, guava, and pineapple can be taken in small quantities [2.68 to 3.57 ounces] per serving twice a day.
Alternate between gram and paneer.
Mix maida with wheat flour and use it for flatbreads and pancakes.
Use cucumber or onion for salad.
Avoid bakery foods and savories.
Use only 0.14 to 0.18 ounces of salt in a day; approximately provides 0.07 ounces of sodium.
Use 1 tablespoon of oil or fat a day.
Leach vegetables, lentils, and chickpeas before seasoning. Monitor potassium levels in the blood regularly.
Avoid using coconut and tomato in cooking; use small portions only if absolutely required.
Use condiments and spices in small quantities, as they are high in potassium.
Nuts and chocolates are rich in potassium, avoid them.
Avoid ready-made and processed foods.
Measure the fluid intake; free fluid allowed is 33.33 fluid ounces per day, full fluids up to 12 cups.
Semolina porridge, curd, milk, etc are full fluids.
In case potassium is high, low potassium diet should be followed below is the potassium content of food per 3.57 ounces (approximately 100 grams) of edible portion;
Low (0-100 mg):
Fenugreek leaves.
Beetroot.
Radish (pink).
Bottle gourd.
Ridge gourd.
Snake gourd.
Chayote (cho-cho-marrow).
Broad beans.
Field beans.
Cucumber.
Tinda.
Kohlrabi (knolkhol).
Apple.
Guava.
Jambu fruit.
Pineapple.
Papaya.
Pears.
Egg.
Fish.
Goat liver.
Medium (101-200 mg):
Cabbage.
Carrot.
Onions.
White radish.
Brinjal (eggplant).
Bitter gourd.
Cauliflower.
French beans.
Pumpkin.
Onion stalk.
Green plantain.
Green tomato.
Lychee.
Watermelon.
Maida (refined flour).
Maize tender.
Wheat vermicelli.
Cow milk.
High (201 mg and above):
Amaranth.
Drumstick.
Drumstick leaves.
Spinach.
Sweet potato.
Colocasia.
Potato.
Tapioca.
Plantain flower.
Green papaya.
Jackfruit (tender).
Yam.
Lemon.
Cherries.
Musambi (sweet lime).
Pomegranate.
Mango.
Muskmelon.
Plums.
Peaches.
Whole wheat flour.
Buffalo milk.
Tender coconut water.
Bajra (pearl millet), ragi (finger millet).
Cocoa.
Whole wheat pasta.
Capsicum.
Tomato.
Mushrooms.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
Medium (101-200 mg):
Cabbage.
Carrot.
Onions.
White radish.
Brinjal (eggplant).
Bitter gourd.
Cauliflower.
French beans.
Pumpkin.
Onion stalk.
Green plantain.
Green tomato.
Lychee.
Watermelon.
Maida (refined flour).
Maize tender.
Wheat vermicelli.
Cow milk.
High (201 mg and above):
Amaranth.
Drumstick.
Drumstick leaves.
Spinach.
Sweet potato.
Colocasia.
Potato.
Tapioca.
Plantain flower.
Green papaya.
Jackfruit (tender).
Yam.
Lemon.
Cherries.
Musambi (sweet lime).
Pomegranate.
Mango.
Muskmelon.
Plums.
Peaches.
Whole wheat flour.
Buffalo milk.
Tender coconut water.
Bajra (pearl millet), ragi (finger millet).
Cocoa.
Whole wheat pasta.
Capsicum.
Tomato.
Mushrooms.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards.
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Answered bySumiya Sulthana
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