It’s no mystery that our bodies must have protein to function properly. Without this nutrient, you would have a very hard time healing from an injury or fighting infections. While the average person needs 40-65 grams of protein each day, many renal diets given to chronic kidney disease patients limit protein to much lower amounts. […]
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Can You Have Wheat Bread on a Renal Diet?
Deciding what type of bread to eat with your renal diet can be downright confusing. Do you choose white or wheat and still stay within your dietary restrictions for chronic kidney disease? It really comes down to your specific renal diet guidelines for different nutrients such as potassium or phosphorus. This article is designed to […]
Can you Have Orange Juice on a Renal Diet?
2Many people like to enjoy a fresh glass of orange juice with breakfast. Its citrusy nature can be the wake up call some need to start their day. However, can you still enjoy your morning OJ once you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and given a renal diet to follow? Let’s find out! Orange […]
Healthy Changes for Early Stage Chronic Kidney Disease
If you have recently been diagnosed with early stage renal disease, you might be surprised to learn just how lucky of a position you are in. While any diagnosis of a chronic health condition is certainly unfortunate and may feel scary or disheartening, your circumstances are so much better than you might realize. Most people […]
Diet Restrictions through the Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease typically means a lot of lifestyle changes. Your diet especially will need a complete overhaul to make sure that you are maintaining the healthiest diet for your condition. This is because diet is one of the most important factors in treating chronic kidney disease. Dietary restrictions are often some of the most […]
When is Kidney Disease Diagnosed?
Diagnosing kidney disease should be done as early as possible to slow the progression of kidney damage and increase your life expectancy. Early detection can also help reduce the risk of related medical conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or stroke. How to Diagnose Kidney Disease It is important that you know the […]
