Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that affects the proper functioning of your kidneys. When you have CKD, your kidneys are not able to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood as effectively as they should. This can lead to a buildup of toxins in your body and a host of health problems. […]
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Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, like bone health, nerve function, and muscle contraction. However, for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), calcium management is an important piece of the nutrition puzzle. Let’s chat about calcium and CKD. What About Calcium and CKD? CKD is a condition
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
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
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, and
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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. Let’s take a look at a PRAL Food Chart as well. Potential renal acid load (PRAL) is a
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You may have heard about overnight oats. But what are they and are they kidney-friend? Read on to learn about overnight oats. 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
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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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