Good Morning! Hey! It’s Mathea Ford, Registered Dietitian and creator of the Love Your Kidneys Delicious Meal Planning for CKD course. Happy Saturday! It is Saturday morning before Superbowl Sunday I hope you’ve got some delicious food planned for that and you’re going to have an enjoyable time. If you don’t enjoy football, at least […]
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RDHQ Podcast 103: Chat with Nataliia about RenalMate and Kidney Disease
Mathea Ford: Hi there! It’s Mathea Ford with Renal Diet HQ and today I’m here with Nataliia Karpenko. We’re going talk today a little bit about RenalMate as you may remember I am an advisory board member with RenalMate and Natalia is the CEO and creator and she’s like the inspiration behind a lot of […]
RDHQ Podcast 102: How To Stay Kidney Friendly While Dining Out
Hi there! It’s Mathea Ford with Renal Diet HQ and today I wanted to go live and talk about the fun topic of how to stay kidney-friendly when you’re dining out. If you join me please make a comment. Let me know your comments or questions and I’ll be glad to answer them as I’m […]
RDHQ Podcast 101: 5 Handy Tips For Eating To Remember When You Have Kidney Disease
Hi there! It’s Mathea Ford with Renal Diet HQ and today I wanted to do a live and talk to you about some handy tips for eating to remember when you have chronic kidney disease and I’m going to go over five tips that I have for you but I want to remind you that […]
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 […]
RDHQ Podcast 91: What if it works? My thoughts on your future.
Hi! This is Mathea Ford, the creator of the Understanding Your Kidney Test Results course and today I want to talk about some of the things you might be struggling with my thoughts are I hear from a lot of people that they’re overwhelmed about being having chronic kidney disease […]
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 […]
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 to Treat Kidney Disease
So, you have been diagnosed with kidney disease…now what? Treatment should begin right away to reduce symptoms and assist with slowing the progression of kidney function decline. The ways in which your kidney disease is treated will depend on the stage of the disease and your current kidney health. Can Chronic Kidney Disease Be Treated? […]
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 […]
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. That statistic might explain the number of coffee shops in America. Many people see coffee shops as profitable investments due […]
How is Kidney Disease Diagnosed?
Have you ever wondered exactly how kidney disease is diagnosed? Maybe you have begun having symptoms or know a loved one that is experiencing them. Note that it’s very common to experience zero symptoms of kidney disease until it has become well advanced. With one in three Americans at risk for kidney disease (source), however, […]
