Processed Meats
Processed meats contain high amounts of sodium. They are produced by drying, curing, or smoking meats to improve their texture, flavor, and shelf life. Types of processed meats include jerky, sausage, deli meats, sausage, and Bacon. Processed meats are usually salted, so they contain large amounts of sodium. A normal 3-ounce (85-gram) of bacon contains about 1,430 mg of sodium. This is about 62% of your daily sodium allowance with kidney disease
It would help to stay away from foods that contain high levels of sodium if you have kidney disease or diabetes. Excess sodium can disrupt the activities of the kidneys. It can increase your blood pressure [1] and cause fluid accumulation [2] in certain parts of your body. Experts recommend replacing processed meat with skinless, lean cuts of meat such as breast filets. It is important to regulate how often you consume protein-rich meals.