Effect of a High Protein and Low Glycemic Index Diet on Kidney Transplant Recipients

This study is a randomized clinical trial, which will follow and evaluate 120 kidney transplant recipients over one year. There will be two groups: a control group and the intervention group. The dietitian visits will happen monthly during the first six months and twice in the last six months.The intervention group will receive a high-protein and low glycemic index diet (1,3g/kg/day of protein) and the control group will keep following the hospital standard protocol. The study assessments (weight, anthropometry and biochemistry) will be performed during these visits over one year after the randomization period.