Broccoli, onions, kale, carrots, the list goes on and on! Vegetables are a crucial part of a kidney-friendly diet because they are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Studies show that fiber intake is so important for overall kidney health and can help to keep the gut healthy when you have CKD. Good gut health… Continue reading How to Make Vegetables Taste Good When You Have CKD
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Let’s Get Snacking! How to Make a Balanced Snack for the CKD Diet
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Snacks can come in all different shapes and sizes. Chips, crackers, popcorn, pretzels, and more! When it comes to choosing snacks for your chronic kidney disease, the key is to make them balanced. What exactly does balanced mean? It means that you are combining different nutrients to optimize… Continue reading Let’s Get Snacking! How to Make a Balanced Snack for the CKD Diet
How to eat a diabetes-friendly and kidney-friendly diet with Chronic Kidney Disease
When it comes to managing diabetes and chronic kidney disease(CKD), there is so much conflicting information out there. One website may tell you to only eat white bread and grilled chicken, while another website says white bread is bad for diabetes. Many websites will also tell you that a diabetes-friendly diet totally conflicts with a… Continue reading How to eat a diabetes-friendly and kidney-friendly diet with Chronic Kidney Disease
Celebrating Spring Holidays with Chronic Kidney Disease
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor With a few Spring holidays coming up, it’s important to remember that you deserve to enjoy your holiday celebrations when you have chronic kidney disease! Holidays can be such a joyous time of year, filled with family time, laughter and good food. Along with fun, holidays can also… Continue reading Celebrating Spring Holidays with Chronic Kidney Disease
Can You Eat Sandwiches With Kidney Disease?
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Sandwiches are a favorite lunch option for so many people in the world. They are easy to make, compact, and travel well in a lunch box. Turkey, ham, tuna, and cheese, the possibilities are endless! Consider Your Sandwich Ingredients When it comes to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), sandwiches… Continue reading Can You Eat Sandwiches With Kidney Disease?
Eating Right for your Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on a Budget
Following a kidney-friendly diet for your CKD can be tough. There is so much conflicting information out there about what to eat for your kidney health and it can make you feel so stressed and confused. It can also be difficult to find foods and drinks that fit into your diet and your budget, especially… Continue reading Eating Right for your Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on a Budget
Eating Right for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
By: Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor If you have CKD, chances are you have seen so much conflicting information online about what to eat with chronic kidney disease. From Google telling you that you can only eat white bread and grilled chicken to Facebook groups telling you oils are terrible for your kidneys. If… Continue reading Eating Right for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
5 Signs of Cognitive Impairment in MS
If you’ve been living with multiple sclerosis, you might have noticed that you don’t feel as sharp as usual. Maybe you’re having trouble remembering information or concentrating on certain tasks. You may even feel like your brain is constantly in a fog. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Although many of the… Continue reading 5 Signs of Cognitive Impairment in MS
What is the Impact of Obesity on Autoimmune Conditions?
There are over 100 autoimmune conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, but experts still aren’t sure what causes them. Autoimmune conditions occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks the body instead of protecting it. Certain factors increase your risk of getting an autoimmune condition, such as smoking or having a family member with an… Continue reading What is the Impact of Obesity on Autoimmune Conditions?
6 Treatment Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you’ve been living with rheumatoid arthritis, you know that the symptoms can be unpredictable. You may feel good one day and have a flare-up the next. It’s not possible to eliminate RA symptoms, but several treatment options are available that can help you manage them. The first line of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis… Continue reading 6 Treatment Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis