It is no surprise that a low sodium McDonald’s meal is a tall order. However, let’s be real. Chances are you will find yourself at McDonalds at some point in your life. Hello road trips! If you need to eat low sodium, what is the best choice for you? Read on for tips to build …
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What is a 24-Hour Urine Test? A 24-hour urine test measures what is in your urine, and how much urine you make, over a 24-hour time period. A 24-hour urine test helps your medical team understand how well your kidneys are working and the mineral balance in your body. It is ordered for lots of …
Eating low sodium at any restaurant can be a challenge. Fast food, and sandwiches, in particular are a salty item. In fact, about 20% of the salt we eat in the United States comes from sandwiches alone! (1) Interestingly, we are pretty bad at guessing how much sodium is in our restaurant meals. One study …
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If you’ve ever wondered about the impact of food on body acid levels, this article is for you! PRAL is a measurement of the acid (or alkaline) produced from your diet in your body. People with kidney disease, and some other chronic conditions (including kidney stones!) can make changes to their diet to reduce PRAL, …
Many of you know I am passionate about research and evidence based nutrition. I take extreme care that all of the information I provide is evidence based to protect you and your kidneys! Why is evidence based nutrition so important and why do I care so much? Here is an overview. What is Evidence Based …
Is watermelon good for kidney patients? Should you eat more watermelon if you have kidney disease? As with most answers in kidney nutrition, the answer is “it depends”. Read on to learn more about watermelon and it’s benefits for kidney health! Watermelon For Kidney Patients As I always say, there is no single diet that …
We intuitively know that fruit is good for us. But, it can seem like so many fruits and vegetables are “off limits” for kidney patients. What about mango? Is mango food for kidney patients? Let’s dive into mango and kidney health. *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, …
Honestly, ice cream is my all time favorite dessert. You can take all the cake, cookies and pie away – but not my ice cream! Can ice cream fit in a low potassium, kidney friendly diet? Of course! But, there is a lot to know about low potassium ice cream. Read on to learn how …
There are few foods as demonized and confusing as bread. Especially when it comes to kidney health. White or wheat? Is whole grain better? Read on to get the truth about the best bread for kidney disease. *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a …
Is this unassuming kitchen spice the key to kidney health? Or, should ginger at least be part of a kidney friendly diet? Read on to learn more about ginger, it’s health benefits, risks and if ginger is good for kidneys! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I …
