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. Benefits of Fish Fish and CKD With CKD you don’t need to avoid fish. But because it is packedContinue reading “Fish and CKD”
Category Archives: General Nutrition
Sodium and Chronic Kidney Disease
Sodium is a mineral just like calcium and potassium. Sodium is an essential nutrient, which means that our bodies need to have a certain amount in order to be healthy. Sodium has many important jobs in our body like managing the fluid or water balance, helps with the function of nerve impulses and muscles, andContinue reading “Sodium and Chronic Kidney Disease”
PRAL and CKD
You’ve heard many times that diet impacts your kidney and overall health. But one way they do this is through managing the acid-base balance of the body. That is what PRAL and CKD is based off of. Potential renal acid load (PRAL) is a measure of how a food influences the acid or base productionContinue reading “PRAL and CKD”
Overnight Oats
You may have heard about overnight oats. But what are they and are they kidney-friend? Read on to learn. Overnight oats have been so popular lately and several variations of the recipe are all over the internet! They’re basically a no-cook spin on oatmeal. They are left to soak in the refrigerator overnight and enjoyedContinue reading “Overnight Oats”
Fresh Kidney-Friendly Pasta
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. Types of PastaContinue reading “Fresh Kidney-Friendly Pasta”
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
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 cauliflower. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetables with lots of health benefits. It is an incredible source ofContinue reading “Roasted Cauliflower Salad”
Renal Diet Guidelines
What you eat and drink is important with chronic kidney disease (CKD) because they are filtered through the kidneys. With CKD the kidneys are unable to filter all waste products, so they build up. A diet that helps manage the build up of waste products but also preserve kidney function is often called a renalContinue reading “Renal Diet Guidelines”
What Is Chronic Kidney Disease
If you’ve just been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and are trying to learn more like what is chronic kidney disease, this post is for you. CKD is a condition that occurs when your kidneys become damaged and do not work as well as they should to filter the blood. The kidneys are twoContinue reading “What Is Chronic Kidney Disease”
Anemia and Kidney Disease
Anemia is a condition where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cell. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues. There are different types of anemia. Some include related to vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency or even anemia of chronic disease (like anemia and kidney disease). Healthy red blood cells last betweenContinue reading “Anemia and Kidney Disease”
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
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”