Dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that removes waste and extra fluid from the blood, using a filter. In peritoneal dialysis (PD), the filter is the lining of the abdomen, called the peritoneum. In hemodialysis (HD), the filter is a plastic tube filled with millions of hollow fibers, called a dialyzer.
Corn is a grain not a vegetable, no matter what form it is in. It also is not very nutritious compared to vegetables and many other foods. While I do enjoy an ear of corn or an occasional bowl of popcorn, it is a treat, not something to rely on for daily consumption.ardly surprising seeing as we have been fed a lot of garbage about nutrition over the last fifty years. Most of the studies have been funded by the CORN industry so it comes as no surprise that they are now trying to tell us that it is a SUPERFOOD.
7 Kidney-Friendly Superfoods. Most natural foods provide nutritional benefits, but some are considered superfoods. While there is no scientific definition of the term âsuperfood,â most consider it to be a food that has an unusually high amount of antioxidants, vitamins or other nutrients. Here are 7 kidney-friendly* superfoods that pack a nutritional punch for overall health: Apples: Apples are a good source of pectin, a soluble fiber that can lower cholesterol and glucose levels. And donât forget the peel! It is a significant source of antioxidants, including one called quercetin, which is thought to protect brain cells.