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”
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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”
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”
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”
Chocolate and CKD
Chocolate is one of life’s most delicious pleasures. In fact it is one of the most popular foods in the world. Did you know chocolate is actually made from roasted and ground cacao seed kernels to produce a variety of types of chocolate. But you may be wondering, what about chocolate and CKD? Can itContinue reading “Chocolate and CKD”
Kidney-Friendly Muffins
Muffins are great because they can be enjoyed at any time of the day. But let’s chat about kidney-friendly muffins. They are the perfect grab and go food that you can fill up with all sorts of nutrients and protein. Enjoy them as a quick breakfast on the way to school or work. Or tryContinue reading “Kidney-Friendly Muffins”
Alcohol and Kidney Disease
Alcohol, which includes beer, wine, ciders and spirits (like gin, rum, vodka, etc) are a big part of the world we live in. In fact, during the pandemic nearly 66% of Canadians reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days. Alcohol activates the pleasure or reward centres in the brain which can give a feelingContinue reading “Alcohol and Kidney Disease”