Metabolic acidosis is a non-contagious condition that occurs when the body produces too much acid or cannot remove enough acid, causing the body’s normal acid-base balance to be disrupted. This can occur for several reasons, including poorly controlled diabetes, loss of important buffering substances like bicarbonate, or problems with the kidneys. People with metabolic acidosis […]
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Living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) involves careful management to protect kidney function. One of the most serious, yet often under-recognized, complications is Protein-Energy Wasting (PEW). This is not simply a loss of appetite; it is a debilitating state of malnutrition and muscle loss that directly impacts your strength, immunity, and quality of life. Protein-energy
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Fruit plays an important role in a balanced diet and can still (and should) be enjoyed when living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Fruits provide essential vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre, which support overall health, digestion, and immune function. Many fruits are naturally low in sodium and fat, making them heart-healthy choices. This is particularly important
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Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often means paying closer attention to what you eat. Food choices can help manage symptoms, protect kidney function, and support overall health. While dietary needs vary depending on the stage of CKD and individual medical advice, learning how to plan a balanced meal with CKD is a helpful foundation
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A diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to figuring out what to eat. You might hear the term “renal diet” or “kidney-friendly diet,” but what does that actually mean? The most important thing to know is that a kidney-friendly diet is not a single, strict set of rules.
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Protein plays many important roles in the body. It helps you build muscle, supports healing, helps make important hormones, and fights infections to keep you healthy. When we eat protein, our bodies use what it needs, and the leftover waste products are carried through the bloodstream to the kidneys. Healthy kidneys act like a filter
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Omega-3s are healthy fats that support many important functions in the body. They are classified as essential, meaning the body cannot produce them and must obtain them through the diet. Omega-3s are best known for supporting heart and brain health, but they also play a role in maintaining vision, joint health, and the body’s normal
For individuals managing kidney health, whether due to chronic kidney disease (CKD), high blood pressure, or diabetes, dietary choices are a powerful tool for well-being. While monitoring sodium, potassium, and phosphorus intake is key, the foundational role of vegetables can sometimes be overshadowed by caution. However, embracing the right vegetables is not just safe—it’s extremely
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Being told to follow a kidney-friendly diet can feel overwhelming at first. Suddenly, foods you’ve enjoyed for years may come with limits, labels, and portion guidelines. It’s easy to feel like your choices are shrinking and that eating has become more about rules than pleasure. The good news? A kidney diet doesn’t have to feel
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Sodium is a vital mineral that helps your nerves and muscles work efficiently, and plays a key role in regulating fluid balance and blood pressure. Although the body only needs a small amount to operate, modern diets in Canada and the United States typically deliver far more sodium than our kidneys can handle. When our
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