Balancing a sweet tooth with kidney health might seem challenging, but with a bit of creativity and ingredient awareness, you can still (and will) enjoy delicious desserts. In this blog post, we’ll explore five essential tips for crafting kidney-friendly desserts that are both satisfying and supportive of renal well-being. *Please note that this post contains […]
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Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Celebration: What You CAN Eat With CKD The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence. But if you are living with kidney disease, navigating these festive feasts can be challenging and emotional. Maintaining a kidney-friendly diet during the holidays while successfully navigating the holiday meals and still
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Granola is a beloved, versatile breakfast and snack food that has found a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. It’s a delightful blend of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, all expertly baked to a golden, crispy perfection. Granola is a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed
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Fibre is a vital component of a healthy, balanced diet and offers many health benefits. Fibre aids in digestive health, weight management, blood sugar control, heart health, colon health, appetite control, and much more. And popcorn is a great example of a fibre filled snack for CKD. For adults, a general guideline of the recommended
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When living with CKD, you may have been told to monitor your potassium, phosphorus, and sodium intake. In this post we will be focusing on potassium and potassium bioavailability. Let’s dive in! What is potassium? Potassium is an element on the periodic table, a soft, silver metal, but is also an essential micronutrient in our
Almonds are a nut native to the Mediterranean region. This nut is often eaten raw or roasted and can be incorporated into many dishes or enjoyed on its own. One common question with CKD is can you eat almonds with CKD. Well this post will dive right into this topic. Nutrient profile of almonds with CKD
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on health. Diabetes is a significant risk factor for the development of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). When blood sugar levels are consistently elevated, it can damage the small blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to kidney dysfunction over time.
You may have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But really, all meals are important and finding ways to have balanced, nutritious and delicious meals is important. And when eating the best breakfast for CKD, you can find foods that taste good and are nutritious. Not everyone wants to eat
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If you have CKD, you probably have heard that you need to regulate your phosphorus intake. You then might realize that this isn’t as easy as checking for sodium or potassium, the other minerals you may need to watch out for with CKD. Phosphorus can be a bit more challenging than sodium and potassium because
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Pad Thai is a popular and flavourful stir-fried noodle dish from Thailand. It is a staple of Thai cuisine and is enjoyed both within the country and worldwide. Pad Thai is known for its balance of flavours, combining sweet, sour, salty, and sometimes spicy tastes. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized to suit
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