Whether you are hosting a holiday dinner party or planning on bringing a dish to share, it is always a good idea to have a few holiday dish ideas on hand. Knowing what to cook, especially when cooking for others, can be a challenge for people with chronic kidney disease. Here are some ideas for […]
Recipes
Fall Comfort Foods for Renal Disease
The cooler weather tends to drive people to warm, hearty, bone sticking foods that have been aptly named “comfort foods”. They are called comfort foods because they warm you from the inside out, creating a sense of fullness in your stomach as well as your heart. Many comfort foods are reminiscent of your childhood, something […]
Hydration and Chronic Kidney Disease
Diet and lifestyle changes are one of the most prescribed treatments for any condition, especially chronic kidney disease. What you eat is a big part of how you can make yourself better or worse, because everything you take into your body is eventually processed through your kidneys. What many people do not realize is that […]
Easy Grilled Goodies for Chronic Kidney Disease
The weather is warm and the summer holidays are upon you, it is time to bring out the grill if you haven’t already. One of the best parts of this time of the year is spending time outdoors, and that includes cooking and eating outside. Parties, picnics, potlucks, and more are abound and everyone […]
Frozen Treats for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
The weather is hot and everyone is looking for a cool treat. There is nothing better than a cold and refreshing frozen treat when it is hot outside. Unfortunately, ice cream and frozen margaritas aren’t the best option for everyone. Some people, such as those with diabetes or kidney disease, have to be a […]
Navigating Summer Events with Chronic Kidney Disease
Summer is prime time for picnics, barbecues, camping, and outdoor parties. Living with a strict diet due to chronic kidney disease can put a damper on these festivities if you don’t know what you can safely eat in these situations. To help you navigate all of the upcoming summer events, here are some common foods […]
Summer Snacking with Chronic Kidney Disease
A vast majority of chronic health problems are greatly affected by what you eat. Chronic kidney disease is a strong example of how the foods you eat can improve or worsen your symptoms. This is because everything you ingest is ultimately processed through your kidneys. It is no wonder that many people who are living […]
Kidney Friendly Meals for the Whole Family
When one person in the family is living with a chronic condition such as renal disease, it can tend to affect the whole family. Especially because it can just be simply too much trouble to prepare multiple meals, often the diet of the entire family ends up being affected. This kidney friendly diet is so […]
Renal Diet Recipes – Easy Chicken Noodle Soup – Low Sodium and Kidney Diet Friendly
I love, love, love chicken noodle soup! And with this recipe, you can make it and feed it to the family without them even noticing it’s low sodium. You can have the best of both worlds, with comfort food chicken noodle soup that is delicious and healthy for your kidney diet. You make the chicken […]
Successful Chronic Kidney Disease Meal Plans
Knowing what to eat when you are living with a chronic disease such as chronic kidney disease can be a daunting idea but it does not have to be. Although your diet, depending on what stage of kidney disease you are in, may be somewhat restrictive, there are still plenty of foods you can eat […]
Almond Cookie Recipe
These are tasty and delicious. They do require a food processor or blender to crush the almonds. Preheat the oven to 400′ F (200′ C) Using a blender, grind the almonds into a fine powder. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, almond flavoring, […]
Top Tools And Equipment To Stock Your Kitchen For Cooking At Home
These tools will make your life so much easier. Stocking your kitchen to cook from scratch is a job, but here’s a starter list to get you going.