With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), the kidneys may be unable to deal with excessive sodium in the body. This means that it can build up and accumulate. The body may begin to retain water leading to swelling and strain on the heart and blood vessels. With too much salt in our diet this can lead […]
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Gout is a painful but common type of arthritis that is caused by uric acid crystal build up in the body’s joints. Gout flares typically start suddenly in one joint like toes or fingers and can last for days or weeks. Some symptoms of gout include: intense pain in a joint, swelling, redness and heat
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It’s a Wednesday and you just got home from work. You open the fridge to see you have nothing to cook with for any of your go to kidney friendly recipes. How should I avoid this? Meal planning with CKD! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I
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Fish, including salmon, offers a wide array of health benefits due to its nutrient content being a good source of protein that is low in saturated fat. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of consuming fish, particularly salmon and kidney disease: *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As
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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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A crumble is a baked dessert that typically consists of a fruit filling topped with a crumbly mixture. It is an ooey gooey and delicious dessert. And YES there are still desserts for kidney disease. To make a crumble, the fruit is usually mixed with sugar and sometimes other ingredients like spices or lemon juice.
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Salad dressings are typically made up of a combination of ingredients that provide flavour, texture, and balance to enhance the taste of salads raw or cooked. Read on to learn more about the top salad dressings for CKD. Salad Dressings for CKD Salad dressings can be a concern for individuals with CKD for a few
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You’ve heard the word smoothie before. But what exactly is a smoothie? Well let’s dive in. A smoothie is a beverage that is made by pureeing ingredients in a blender. These ingredients are typically various fruits, vegetables, yogurt, liquids (like fruit juices, dairy or non-dairy milk or water), nuts and/or seeds. And you can still
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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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