Foods, Cooking & Meal Planning

‘Tis the season for delicious holiday baking! From traditional and timeless recipes to new concoctions in the kitchen, chances are you’ll be using some type of flour to cook or bake with. However, if you have kidney disease you may be wondering if flour is okay to use for kidney disease. And if so, what […]

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

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

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

Choosing the right kidney-friendly desserts can be challenging. However, we can have our cake when we know what to look for when keeping our kidneys healthy. This article includes quick, easy, and kidney-friendly desserts to try for yourself. Each recipe will feature ingredients and directions, along with the nutrition information to help you decide if

Staying well-hydrated is one of the most important things a person can do to protect their kidneys. But sometimes, plain water can be plain boring. In this article, we will discuss good drinks for kidneys, plus ways to spruce up your water so you can protect your kidney health and stay hydrated throughout the day.