With all the restrictions in kidney disease do you feel left with nothing to eat? When you go to the food store are you left staring at a blank grocery list? Don’t fret! As you’ll see from the comments of fellow kidney patients at the end of the post, there are plenty of foods you
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“Listen to your gut” is more than just a saying—it’s a key to better health. For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), gut health has become an increasingly important focus. Research continues to shed light on the intricate connection between the gut and kidneys, known as the gut-kidney axis. In this article, we’ll explore the
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Bread is a staple in many diets across the world and in some of the easiest meals. There are several considerations for kidney patients to think about when selecting the best bread for kidney disease. And while bread is considered a high-sodium food, that doesn’t mean there aren’t kidney-friendly options available. This article will discuss
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Has your doctor talked with you about a low-potassium diet? Have you been looking for information about kidney disease and read so much about potassium your head is spinning? While not everyone with kidney disease needs to follow a low-potassium diet, it may be advised for you. This can be one of the most important
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Receiving a kidney transplant can be an incredible gift. Caring for this new kidney will be top priority to extend the life of the kidney transplant for as long as possible. Just like your diet before a transplant, a diet after kidney transplant will be important. In this article, we will cover the nutrients and
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Kidney patients are often concerned about phosphorus in their diet as it becomes more difficult to control phosphorus with less kidney function. Meats are a sneaky source of phosphorus, having both natural or organic phosphorus as well as inorganic phosphorus with preservatives. However, there are ways to use meats lower in phosphorus and cook them
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