You may have heard that pickle juice is good for kidneys. Is there are truth to this? Should people with kidney disease or kidney stones drink pickle juice? Is pickle juice good for your kidneys? Pickle Juice Nutrition First, lets take a look at the nutritional composition of two fluid ounces of pickle juice. Salt …
Who doesn’t love cheese!? Whether it is cheese on a sandwich, a cheesy sauce, string cheese or a fancy French cheese plate, cheese is truly one of my favorite foods. But, does low phosphorus cheese exist? Is cheese a kidney friendly food? Let me help clear this up for you. Cheese On a Renal Diet …
What is better than an ear of freshly picked sweet corn? My mid-Michigan roots may make be biased, but corn on the cob is one of my favorite summer foods! But, is corn healthy? Is corn okay to eat if you have kidney disease or high potassium? Read on to understand everything you need to …
Nuts & seeds are often taboo on a low oxalate, kidney stone friendly diet. This is probably because nuts and seeds are notorious for being high in oxalate. But, there are huge differences in oxalate between different nuts and seeds. If done correctly, nuts and seeds can be a part of a healthy low oxalate …
Are you struggling to find healthy, tasty low oxalate recipes? Look no further! Here is a list of my favorite, tried and true, low oxalate recipes. *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. If you click on these links and choose to make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no …
This article was written by dietetic student Myesha Rolle & reviewed by Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG. Kidney detox tea has become very popular in recent years. With the number of “cleanses” floating around social media, the interest in them has increased even more. So what’s the deal with kidney detox tea? Are they really as …
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So, you had a kidney stone and were given some information about a low oxalate diet. Or, you did your research and you found some information online about oxalate and kidney stones. But, what the heck does a “low oxalate diet” even mean? And, why is that important? What Is Oxalate? Firstly, what is oxalate …
This article was written by dietetic student Emily Kuettel & reviewed by Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG. An Indian diet for CKD patients is possible with some ingredient swaps, allowing the Masala – or spice blends – to help make the foods delicious, rather than with a ton of salt! Background on Indian Diet …
*Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. If you click on these links and choose to make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no cost to you). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This is a question I often get “is coconut milk ok for kidney disease”? …
Is there such a thing a low sodium deli meat? Can low sodium deli meat be part of a low sodium diet? No matter what reason you are trying to avoid too much sodium, learn more about low sodium deli meat options. Low Sodium Nutrition There are many reasons why someone might want to limit …
