Hi there! It’s Mathea Ford with Renal Diet HQ and I’m coming to you live. Today, I wanted to talk about explaining your renal diet, your new renal diet to your friends and family. Maybe you just got diagnosed or maybe you have had it for a little while but you really haven’t talked to […]
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RDHQ Podcast 92: How Chronic Kidney Disease has Changed my Life {My Story}
Hi there! This is Mathea Ford, the creator of Understanding Your Kidney Test Results course and today I want to tell you a little bit about me. If you have been with me for a while you may know some of this stuff but I’m a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and I’m licensed in the state of […]
Can You Have Milk on a Renal Diet?
We all know that milk is a very important part of a healthy diet for most people. It keeps the calcium and protein levels balanced in the body, and it also provides us with many other necessary nutrients. However, if you have chronic kidney disease, can you still enjoy dairy products as much as you […]
Renal Diet for Weight Loss Tips & Info
If you are overweight when you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, your doctor will likely recommend hat you lose some weight. Weighing more than you should is never a healthy thing – and it can be downright dangerous when your kidneys are always struggling. Why is Losing Weight Important for Kidney Disease Patients? First, […]
Can you have Coffee on a Renal Diet?
Coffee is a delightful morning beverage that is enjoyed by many Americans. According to Huffington Post, the U.S. drinks 400 million cups of coffee per day, making our country the world leader in coffee consumption. If you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, you may be wonder if you can still have your daily […]
What Treatment Options Are There For Stage 1 and Stage 2 Kidney Disease?
Unfortunately, there is no cure for chronic kidney disease at this time. However, if you have been diagnosed with CKD, you do have some options for treatment. Treating the condition early on, in stages 1 or 2, can help to reduce your symptoms as well as slow the progression of kidney failure. Do You Have […]
