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Diet After a Kidney Transplant
What eating well looks like after a transplant, and what to watch.
Last updated: 24/9/2026
After a transplant, diet often becomes more flexible than on dialysis, but some medicines raise blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure.
What to focus on
- ✓A balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables
- ✓Food safety — immunosuppression raises infection risk
- ✓Watching salt and sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat raw food after a transplant?
Food safety matters more on immunosuppression — avoid undercooked meat, raw eggs and unpasteurised products.
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