Star Fruit & Kidney Disease: Why They Don’t Mix! Star fruit looks and sounds like an innocent and tasty option for a fruit salad or an addition to a summer drink, but it is actually a very dangerous and toxic substance that can cause a disturbance in patients who have kidney disease. Star fruit ingestion […]
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Fish Oil, Omega 3s, and Kidney Disease, Yay or Nay?
Fish Oil, Omega-3s, and Kidney Disease, Yay or Nay? Under the right circumstances, dietary supplements, minerals, and vitamins can be great additions to someone’s everyday life. They can offer improvement of certain conditions or replace a lack of some essential micronutrients that one would get from food. Fish Oil and Omega-3 fatty acids are […]
What To Eat When You Don’t Feel Like Eating On a Renal Diet
What To Eat When You Don’t Feel Like Eating on a Renal Diet We have all been victim to that feeling of needing to eat but just not feeling hungry. This can especially be a problem when you are trying to follow a renal diet and need to keep up your energy and appetite to […]
Fresh Ginger & Kidney Disease: Is It Good or Bad for CKD Patients?
Fresh Ginger & Kidney Disease: Is It Good or Bad for CKD Patients? When you think of a chronic kidney disease diet, ginger may not come up readily, but it is actually a good thing to include for those following kidney-friendly diets. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, contains antioxidants, and is even used in many detox […]
How To Leach And Remove Potassium From Potatoes
How To Leach and Remove Potassium From Potatoes Being on a kidney-friendly diet means watching things like your potassium content intake and fluids, among many other factors. One of the most potassium-rich foods someone on a renal diet can eat are potatoes, and the best way to reduce that potassium intake amount is through leaching […]
Low Sodium Fried Rice (CKD Diet)
Low Sodium Fried Rice (CKD Diet) Who doesn’t love fried rice? It is an easy dish to make. You can make it with leftovers. It is satisfying. Fried rice can also contain healthy vegetables and the right amount of protein in the rice mixture. It can be a complete meal in one bowl. However, for […]
Benadryl and Kidney Disease: Is it Safe for CKD Patients?
Benadryl and Kidney Disease: Is It Safe for CKD Patients? Benadryl is one of the most commonly used over the counter medications. It can be taken orally for allergy symptoms. It can also be applied topically, in cream form, for itchiness caused by an allergic reaction. For example, if you get hives from touching a […]
Apple Cider Vinegar & CKD: To Drink or Not To Drink?
Apple Cider Vinegar & CKD: To Drink or Not to Drink? Have you heard that apple cider vinegar is good for your health? Like many supplements, there may be some truth to the health claims, however apple cider vinegar is not a magic remedy. If you have chronic kidney disease, there are some considerations you […]
20 Water Rich Foods with High Fluid Content
20 Water Rich Foods with High Fluid Content How often do you actually find yourself drinking the recommended 8 glasses of water a day? If you’re like most people, drinking 8 glasses of water just doesn’t happen. The bad news is that dehydration is extremely hard on your kidneys. The good news is that you […]
The Tastiest Low Sodium Brown Gravy Brands
The Tastiest Low Sodium Brown Gravy Brands Choosing gravy when you’re on a low sodium diet can be challenging. There are a number of reasons why you may be on a low sodium diet including high blood pressure or kidney disease. Sometimes, low sodium gravies can be bland. However, there are some tasty brands you […]
9 Of The Best Juices For Kidney Disease
9 of the Best Juices for Chronic Kidney Disease When you have chronic kidney disease, it can be a challenge to find something to drink. Yes, you can and should drink water. Coffee and tea are allowed in moderation. Caffeine has a diuretic effect so too much could cause issues. Carbonated beverages and sweetened drinks […]
Renal Diet Breakfast: Overnight Cream of Wheat With Rice Milk
Renal Diet Breakfast: Overnight Cream of Wheat with Rice Milk If you have kidney disease, there are many reasons why your breakfast matters. A renal diet is one that is low in potassium and phosphorus, yet high in nutrition. Cereal is a breakfast food that millions of people lean on because it’s fast, easy, and […]
