Most kidney patients are told to “eat less salt” or “just stick to a low salt diet.” But what does that actually mean? In this article, we will break down exactly what sodium and salt are, how they impact kidney health, and what it means to follow a low sodium diet for kidney disease. What […]
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Did you know one of the first signs of kidney disease is anemia? The kidneys play a huge role in creating red blood cells for our body. Learn what you need to look for and what you can do to prevent anemia with these diet and cooking tips and tricks!
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If you’re a kidney patient, there’s a good chance you’ve been making some diet changes. The renal diet can be quite stressful, and oftentimes seems downright bland and boring. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Condiments are a great way to add flavor to a meal. Plus, they can be so versatile and
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It’s one thing to get your renal panel and kidney function test results, but do you know what they mean? What about how you can improve them? Learn more now about what to look for and what to ask when it comes to your best kidney health!
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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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PRAL or the potential renal acid load refers to the amount of acid produced when foods are digested. The higher the PRAL, the more acid produced. This also means more work for your kidneys. Those with poor kidney function should consider their PRAL food intake. Learn how different foods can help or hurt your kidneys
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Kidney disease patients often struggle to find foods that are both nutritious and safe for their condition. Fortunately, yogurt is an excellent food option that provides a range of benefits for individuals with kidney disease. In this article, we will explore the best yogurt for kidney disease patients, including its nutritional benefits and how to
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While easily recognized and commonly known, many with chronic kidney disease wonder “is asparagus good for kidney disease?” In this article, we’re going to cover the nutritional value of asparagus, the potential benefits and risks of asparagus in a renal diet, and how to include it to protect kidney health. History of Asparagus Asparagus originated
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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! There are foods you can eat that will keep your kidney health in check. Learn how to get the most out of
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When someone says “healthy food” what comes to mind? Likely salads are one of the first things that pops into your head. And most people can agree that salads are pretty healthy. The debate starts when it comes to the salad dressing. There are some salad dressings out there that can turn an otherwise healthy
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