Coconut aminos have been gaining popularity in the health-conscious community, but what exactly are they? Managing sodium intake is crucial for kidney health, and choosing the right condiments can make a big difference. Coconut aminos are a flavourful alternative to soy sauce that fits well into a kidney-friendly diet. So yes, there is a low […]
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Soup season is officially here, and for those managing chronic kidney disease, soups can be comforting, nourishing, and a kidney-friendly meal option! You may be looking for soup recipies for kidney disaease. Incorporating soups into your diet can be challenging due to the high salt content, additives, and high-potassium ingredients (potatoes and tomatoes). This is
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) requires careful management of the diet, especially regarding salt intake. Excessive salt can worsen kidney function by increasing blood pressure, leading to fluid retention, and putting additional strain on the kidneys. When living with CKD, many individuals have to follow a low salt diet. Let’s review what a low salt diet
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires careful dietary management to help maintain kidney function and overall health. Eating out while following a CKD diet can be challenging but not impossible! Perhaps you are wondering about fast food and kidney disease. Here are some key nutritional areas to consider when eating at fast food spots. Nutrition consideration
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Maintaining healthy blood pressure is crucial for kidney health, especially for individuals managing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Elevated blood pressure can strain the kidneys, leading to further complications. In this blog, we’ll explore how the DASH diet for kidney disease and high blood pressure, flavouring food without salt, and reducing salt when eating out can
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Living with kidney disease sometimes means adapting your diet to support your health and preserve your kidney function. This can be challenging, especially when it comes to eating out. Fast food restaurants are convenient, but they can be filled with protein, salt and fat. But, with careful planning and smart choices, you can still enjoy
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When living with CKD, looking for kidney-friendly sauces and condiments at the grocery store may seem daunting due to high levels of sodium and phosphorus additives. Although these are factors to look out for, let’s take a look at some kidney-friendly sauces or condiments, that you can use in cooking, and a guide for CKD
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Living with kidney disease doesn’t mean never eating something out of a package again. Because there are lots of nutritious foods that still come in packages; like beans, legumes, tofu, nuts and seeds for example. But monitoring nutrient intake becomes important with kidney disease, and one effective tool in this endeavour is understanding how to
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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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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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