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Go With Your Gut: CKD and Gut Health
Gut health has become a hot topic. Fermented foods such as kombucha, kimchi and kefir have become popular for their probiotic benefits and their role in gut health. But, why is gut health important? Well, we want our gut and digestive system to be healthy so that our body can absorb nutrients from the foods […]
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Benefits of Plant-Based Eating in Kidney Disease, Part 2
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we discussed how plant-based diets affect weight, blood pressure, diabetes and inflammation. In this second part, we’ll look at how plant-based diets can improve metabolic acidosis, a condition than can occur in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and patients on dialysis. Plant-BasedDiets and Metabolic Acidosis Acidosis is […]
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Food Facts Friday: Frozen Dessert
What’s more refreshing on a hot summer afternoon than a frozen dessert? Whether you opt for an ice cream sundae, an ice pop, or a scoop of sherbet, a frozen dessert can fit into a kidney-friendly diet with some careful consideration. Read on to learn how to choose the best option for you. Frozen Dessert […]
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Benefits of Plant-Based Eating in Kidney Disease, Part 1
Traditionally, plant-based diets have been considered the wrong choice for some patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to their high potassium content. However, recent studies show plant-based diets may slow the progression of kidney disease and have other benefits for overall health.1 In this first part of a two-part series, we’ll discuss benefits of […]
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Nutrition Facts Food Label: What’s New
Reviewing the potassium, phosphorus, sodium and overall nutritional value of a food can be useful when making choices about what to eat for a kidney diet. The newly updated food labels are an important resource to help better understand what’s in the foods you buy. Updates made to food labels in the past year may […]
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New Research on Dietary Potassium
Most people on dialysis are told to restrict their dietary potassium intake to prevent hyperkalemia, an elevated potassium level in the blood. Hyperkalemia can lead to arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. However, there are limited studies that focus on dietary potassium intake and hyperkalemia. A recent article in the Journal of Renal Nutrition studied dietary […]
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Food Facts Friday: Cooking Oils
Oils are used in several ways, including for cooking, baking, frying and as a way to add flavor to a salad. With so many uses, it’s no surprise there is a variety of oil types. It can seem like there’s a new type of oil every time you go grocery shopping. How do you know […]
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7 Tips to Manage Potassium
Potassium is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in regulating the function of our muscles and nerves. It is a mineral that is found in many different foods, and is especially high in certain fruits and vegetables, dairy products and meat. People with kidney disease may need to manage potassium in their diet. […]
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Gift Ideas for Patients on Dialysis
Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful and isolating experience for many people. Dialysis patients, who already face many obstacles, may be experiencing extra challenges this season. As the pandemic continues to worsen, social distancing is still extremely important to keep your friends, families, and communities healthy and safe. So, how can […]
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What to Eat After Kidney Transplant, Part 2
What to Eat after Kidney Transplant, Part 1, discussed the acute phase after kidney transplant. Now we will go into the long-term phase. In the long-term phase, transplant recipients have the same nutrition recommendations as a healthy person.1 Calorie and protein needs are no longer increased as in the acute post-transplant phase. The main goals […]
