Have you ever had a kidney stone? Then you already know how much it hurts. Maybe you just found out you have one. Maybe you’re scared of getting another one. Either way, you are not alone. You’ve probably already searched online. One site says to avoid oxalate. Another says to eat more calcium. A third
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Pumpkin season is here! Wondering if it’s safe for you to enjoy if you have chronic kidney disease? I’ll provide what you should and shouldn’t have, and why!
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It can be challenging enough to follow a renal diet or diabetic diet, but a renal diabetic diet? It can be so confusing with all the things to avoid with diabetes and kidney disease. One diet may recommend a certain food while the other says you can’t have it… what’s a person to do? In
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Cheese is often one of the first foods people question after being diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Is cheese high in potassium? Should you avoid it because of phosphorus? What about protein and sodium? The good news is that many types of cheese can fit into a kidney-friendly diet. What matters are your labs, portions,
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Short answer: Yes! Kidney patients can enjoy avocado in the right portion, preparation, and context. Avocados are often flagged as “off-limits” for people with kidney disease because of their potassium content. In reality, avocado can fit into a kidney-friendly eating pattern for many people when eaten mindfully. This article will review the nutritional concerns and
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Do you know someone on dialysis and are trying to figure out the best gift? Check out my list of my top 11 gifts to give those on dialysis! Get them something special that they will use ALL the time and be reminded that they have loved ones who are thinking about them.
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