Soup is one of the most enjoyable foods when it starts getting more chilly outside. And we have definitely reached that time of the year. So, what better way to warm up during the cold months than with a hot bowl full of nutrients and delicious flavours. The word soup comes from the latin wordContinue reading “Roasted Red Pepper Soup”
Author Archives: Emily Campbell, RD CDE MScFN
Low Protein Diets for CKD
Protein is the basic building block for the human body. And is made up of amino acids. Protein plays an important role as it helps build muscles, blood, hair, skin, nails and parts of our organs. Most of the body’s protein is located in our muscles. Something many people are looking into living with kidneyContinue reading “Low Protein Diets for CKD”
Chocolate and CKD
Chocolate is one of life’s most delicious pleasures. In fact it is one of the most popular foods in the world. Did you know chocolate is actually made from roasted and ground cacao seed kernels to produce a variety of types of chocolate. But you may be wondering, what about chocolate and CKD? Can itContinue reading “Chocolate and CKD”
Kidney-Friendly Muffins
Muffins are great because they can be enjoyed at any time of the day. But let’s chat about kidney-friendly muffins. They are the perfect grab and go food that you can fill up with all sorts of nutrients and protein. Enjoy them as a quick breakfast on the way to school or work. Or tryContinue reading “Kidney-Friendly Muffins”
Alcohol and Kidney Disease
Alcohol, which includes beer, wine, ciders and spirits (like gin, rum, vodka, etc) are a big part of the world we live in. In fact, during the pandemic nearly 66% of Canadians reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days. Alcohol activates the pleasure or reward centres in the brain which can give a feelingContinue reading “Alcohol and Kidney Disease”
Eating Out With CKD
Eating out at restaurants, take out or attending celebrations is something many of us enjoy. Even with CKD you can still eat out. But it takes some planning. This blog post will walk you through tips and tricks for managing your sodium, protein, potassium and phosphorus and still enjoy your foods. So, let’s get intoContinue reading “Eating Out With CKD”
Fresh Spring Rolls
Maybe you have been at a Vietnamese restaurant and been lucky enough to enjoy fresh spring rolls. Their colour and texture are always so inviting and delicious. But what exactly are fresh spring rolls? What Are Spring Rolls? Spring rolls are an incredibly popular dish enjoyed all over the world. Spring rolls can be eatenContinue reading “Fresh Spring Rolls”
Top 3 Questions About Diet and CKD
Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with kidney disease, or have been living with it for a while, nutrition plays an important role. But if you’re like any of my clients, you have probably Googled something and may feel confused of overwhelmed with all of the information online. You probably have questions about diet and CKD. DietContinue reading “Top 3 Questions About Diet and CKD”
Tips for Plant-Based Diets and CKD
So you’ve read online that plant-based diets are helpful for CKD. In this article, I break down their benefits and tips for including more plant-based foods. Let’s dive in. What Is A Plant-Based Diet? At their roots, plant-based diets mean reducing animal products like dairy, eggs, chicken, beef, etc. And increasing your intake of wholeContinue reading “Tips for Plant-Based Diets and CKD”
Lemon Tofu Stir Fry
Are you on a plant-based diet? Do you have chronic kidney disease and are you trying to avoid animal proteins? If you said yes to either of these, you need tofu in your life! Tofu is a super versatile plant-based protein that can be used in so many ways and can act as a substituteContinue reading “Lemon Tofu Stir Fry”