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 […]
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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Kidney health is important for everyone! But, some people have extra motivation to keep their kidneys healthy. Maybe you’ve donated a kidney and want to make sure your single kidney stays healthy. Maybe you have a family history of kidney disease and want to do everything you can to prevent it from happening to you.
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Looking for some healthy low phosphorus meats for kidney health? Look no further! Read on to understand why phosphorus in meat is important, as well as my low phosphorus meat recommendations. Meat, Protein & Kidney Disease First, it is important to know a little bit about meat, protein and kidney disease. This will help you
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This article was written by dietetic student Maria Vargas Guzman & reviewed by Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG. You may be feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by finding a healthy diet for kidney disease – especially low potassium desserts! What’s life without chocolate milk and banana pudding? It is important to know you can still enjoy these
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This article was written by dietetic student Maria Vargas Guzman & reviewed by Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG. There is obviously a reason everyone loves pizza. Honestly, why wouldn’t we? Pizza is the perfect combination: crispy crust and melty cheese. It’s also convenient, cheap, and is a great way to make vegetables tasty! However, if you
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