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 […]
You may have heard of the term ‘food diary’ or ‘food journal’, but what exactly is it and what do they entail? And is tracking foods with CKD important? That is where a renal diet tracker can help. A food journal or diary is a daily log to track what you consume each day. Through tracking
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Are you looking for a nutritious breakfast ideas for kidney disease to start your day? Do you have chronic kidney disease and are you concerned about the high potassium content found in avocados? If you said yes to either of these, this post has you covered! Avocado toast can be considered as the new classic
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Nutrition plays an important role in helping to preserve kidney function. There are so many nutritious and delicious foods that we can include in our diet. But are there renal diet restrictions? You may be wondering if there are any foods to avoid for kidney health. This blog post will cover the foods to avoid
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Maintaining healthy kidneys is crucial for overall health. The kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste products and excess fluids from the blood, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining the balance of electrolytes in the body. But certain foods can help support kidney function. You’ve probably heard the saying “you are what you eatâ€. So
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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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How To Read and Understand Your Renal Lab Tests So it is that time of the year again, you have to go get your bloodwork done and check on your kidney function. Maybe you get your labs checked every three months, or maybe less often. Regardless of the time, you should feel confident in understanding
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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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 into
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