Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions of people worldwide, and its prevalence continues to rise. Managing CKD requires a comprehensive approach for lifestyle, medical and nutrition modifications. You’ve probably read about the benefits of a plant-based diet or Mediterranean diet for CKD. But there is one other diet that has been shown beneficial for delaying […]
Potatoes are probably one of the most versatile foods. But also one that many with chronic kidney disease (CKD) feel that they cannot eat anymore. So this blog post is all about how to safely enjoy renal diet potatoes. Potatoes are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6.
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Making health changes are an essential part of managing kidney disease. These health changes are often called lifestyle modification. And it involves changing long-term habits, usually of eating or physical activity, and maintaining the new behaviour for months or years to help manage health. With chronic kidney disease (CKD) making these lifestyle changes can help
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, 1 in 10 Canadians has kidney disease. CKD is a health condition that occurs with the gradual loss of kidney function over time. This decrease in kidney function leads to a buildup of waste products and fluid in the body
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Fish is a good source of protein that is low in saturated fat. But fish has been considered a superfood because it is packed with many great nutrients. Let’s take a look at fish and CKD. *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small
Pasta is one of the most popular and accessible foods around the globe. Each country has their own unique recipe using this staple food item. The mix of flour, eggs and water transformed into a variety of shapes and sizes to create fresh or dry pasta allowed for thousands of versatile dishes. So let’s dive
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February is heart month. And if you have chronic kidney disease, taking care of your heart is just as important as taking care of your kidneys. While each organ has a specific job to keep you healthy, because the kidneys and heart are connected. In fact, if you have kidney disease, you are more likely
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Cauliflower is known to be like the brother or sister to broccoli! Because it resembles broccoli but with a white flesh, sometimes called “curd” because it looks like cheese curds. You often only eat the head portion of this vegetable. A cruciferous vegetables with lots of health benefits. It is an incredible source of fibre
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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 and are they a renal diet snacks? *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate,
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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 to plant based recipes for kidney disease. What Is A Plant-Based Diet? At their roots, plant-based diets mean reducing animal products like dairy, eggs, chicken, beef,
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