Improve kidney Phosphate Potassium Sodium

Blog Dec. 21/18 - Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year
I love Coke! But my kidney function (CKD) is very low; after many VHL-related procedures to remove kidney RCC tumours over 23 years, I only have about ½ left. My doctors and dietician are telling me to eliminate colas and anything high in Potassium, Phosphate and Sodium to prolong their functioning (till the end). I’m sure a lot of VHL people with kidney problems are in a similar boat. (I know there are other dietary changes for other VHL areas)
 
So I thought of sharing my personal fav’s list of “approved” pops. They’re also narrowed down by availability in my grocery stores. To see a full list click here to see  Table 1 in this research article.

Henry's fav list of
Pops with < 1 mg Potassium and <1 mg Phosphate:
 
 A&W
-Root Beer, 174 Calories, 45 Sodium (mg)
-Cream Soda, 174 Cal, 45 Sod
 
Barq’s Root Beer, 166 Cal, 66 Sod
 
Canada Dry
-Club Soda, 90 Cal, 90 Sod
-Ginger Ale, 140 Cal
 
Mountain Dew, 110 Cal, 75 Sod

Schweppes
Ginger Ale 180 Cal
Club Soda, 105 Sodium
 
Mug Cream Soda, 180 Cal
(Mug Root Beer = 170 Cal, 15 Pot, 1 Pho)
 
Sprite 144 Cal

Fresca
-Original Citrus, Black Cherry, Peach Citrus = > 1 Cal each
 
Nestea Lemon Sweet, 129 Cal


(this is another similar list, but it has sodium levels)