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Dietary Phosphorus Control to Prevent or Delay Kidney Failure
You may have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and not even know it. An estimated 17% of US adults have chronic kidney disease and many are undiagnosed. There are 5 stages of kidney disease: stage 1 CKD represents kidney damage with normal kidney function; stage 2 kidney disease is mild kidney disease; stage 3 chronic kidney disease […]
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Soy Milk or Cow’s Milk: the Best Choice for Kidney Diets
This week one of my online friends sent a question about soy milk versus cow’s milk in the kidney diet. “Which is better for a person with chronic kidney disease?” was prompted when he substituted soy milk for cow’s milk in his favorite Starbuck’s coffee drink. Soy milk is made from soy beans, and any […]
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Thanksgiving Tips for the Kidney Diet
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for many people because it’s a time for family and friends to be together, plus all that great food. If you are following a special diet, like the kidney diet, you may find that holidays centered around eating are stressful. You can refocus by planning some non-food related holiday events. How about some pre […]
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New thin bagels and buns offer lower carbohydrate and sodium choice for people with kidney disease and diabetes
New foods are constantly appearing in the market. My newest favorites are on the bread isle–thin bagels and thin buns. What a great idea–wish I had thought of it. Have you ever dug out the inside of a bun or bagel to reduce the number of carbs or calories consumed? Or eaten only half the […]
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Is Watermelon Safe for a Kidney Diet?
The question frequently comes up about watermelon in the dialysis diet. Some patients are told to avoid watermelon while others are told it’s ok to include. Why the mixed messages? It has to do with 3 issues—portion size, potassium and fluid. Portion: The typical portion is a wedge of watermelon—equal to about 3 cups. For […]
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Meeting lower sodium guidelines on a kidney-friendly diet: breads and cereals
The new sodium guidelines in the 2020 KDOQI guidelines for chronic kidney disease are out so now the quest has begun for lower sodium kidney-friendly recipes and foods that are still high in flavor. Today’s post addresses 2 simple ways to reduce sodium—paying attention to your bread and cereal choices. First, let’s put the 2000 […]
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6 Tempting Low Potassium Vegetable Appetizers
Super Bowl Sunday is a great opportunity to serve your guests a healthy vegetable appetizer. Everyone knows vegetables are good for you. A serving or two will kick up your intake of fiber, vitamins A, C, K, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants and phytochemicals known to reduce risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and […]
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Kidney Diet Tips for Better Health in 2011
Following a kidney diet is a challenge, but many people faced with chronic kidney disease, dialysis or transplant find ways to make changes in their kidney diets for better health. You can make a positive impact on your health in 2011 by making the best food choices possible. Try new recipes modified for a kidney diet […]
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Diabetes and kidney disease prevention
Diabetes is a risk factor for kidney disease. In fact, over 50% of patients on dialysis have diabetes. So if you have diabetes find out what can you do to prevent or delay kidney disease. Results from a 4-1/2 year study of almost 1300 Chinese people with type 2 diabetes points to the American Diabetes Association […]
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Lower sodium in processed foods: good news for people with kidney disease
The US is experiencing rising levels of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Attempts to control these diseases, which are even affecting children and teenagers, are now turning to food legislation and the food industry. Just last week the Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act, also referred to as the Child Nutrition Act, […]