Do you struggle with high cholesterol and have chronic kidney disease? If so, you are not alone! It can be tough to manage cholesterol levels when you are also trying to manage other health conditions, like Chronic Kidney Disease. Here are a renal dietitian’s go-to tips for managing cholesterol levels with CKD. Cholesterol and Chronic… Continue reading How to Manage Your Cholesterol When You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
Category: Chronic Kidney Disease
Fresh vs. Frozen Vegetables: Which is Best for Chronic Kidney Disease
A kidney-friendly diet rich in vegetables is important for managing Chronic Kidney Disease in a healthy way. But are fresh vegetables better for you than frozen vegetables when you have CKD? Let’s look into both options to determine which one is best for CKD. Nutritional Differences Between Fresh and Frozen Vegetables for Chronic Kidney Disease… Continue reading Fresh vs. Frozen Vegetables: Which is Best for Chronic Kidney Disease
Adding Salt to Meals Increases Risk of Kidney Disease
New research from the UK Biobank suggests that regularly adding salt to meals may increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease by up to 11%. The study, involving 465,288 people, found a correlation between salt consumption and kidney disease. Diabetes and high blood pressure are known causes of this condition. However, those who frequently… Continue reading Adding Salt to Meals Increases Risk of Kidney Disease
How to Keep Your Heart Healthy When You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
Did you know that managing your heart health when you have chronic kidney disease is equally important as managing your kidney health? Yes, it is! Those with CKD are more at risk for cardiovascular disease, so it’s vital to protect your heart. In this blog post, we will discuss ways to protect your heart when… Continue reading How to Keep Your Heart Healthy When You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
Obesity and Kidney Health: New Research
A recent study looked into how being overweight affected kidney health, especially the risk of serious kidney problems. The study out of Korea, based on almost 15,000 kidney tests, found that people with a higher body mass index (BMI) – a measure of weight – are more likely to have certain kidney issues, increasing their… Continue reading Obesity and Kidney Health: New Research
New Study on Impact of Plant-Based Diets on CKD
The National Kidney Foundation’s American Journal of Kidney Diseases published a new study challenging conventional thinking on plant-based diets. It shed light on the role of diet in managing chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study was by Dr. Casey M. Rebholz from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. It revealed that a healthy… Continue reading New Study on Impact of Plant-Based Diets on CKD
Understanding Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), often referred to as acute renal failure, is a sudden and potentially reversible deterioration in kidney function. AKI is a sudden episode of kidney failure or damage. When kidneys lose their ability to filter toxins, there is a build-up of waste products in the blood. This makes it hard for your… Continue reading Understanding Acute Kidney Injury
Why is Kidney Disease so Often Undiagnosed?
Approximately 37 million Americans, constituting 15% of the population, suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD). Alarmingly, 9 in 10 adults with CKD are unaware of their diagnosis. A recent study from Stanford University suggests that screening asymptomatic adults over 35 could be a cost-effective strategy for identifying CKD before it progresses to severe illness. Screening… Continue reading Why is Kidney Disease so Often Undiagnosed?
Hearty and Kidney-Friendly: Soup Recipes for Chronic Kidney Disease
Chicken noodle, vegetable, lentil, tomato, there are so many varieties of soup out there! Soup can be tricky with chronic kidney disease. It can be high in sodium and that is not always ideal for CKD. It’s possible to enjoy soup with chronic kidney disease, but there are a few things to keep in mind.… Continue reading Hearty and Kidney-Friendly: Soup Recipes for Chronic Kidney Disease
Plant-Based Recipes: Tofu and Chronic Kidney Disease
Tofu is commonly used in rice dishes and stir frys, but can be a versatile ingredient in any type of cuisine. But what’s the deal with tofu and chronic kidney disease? Should tofu be avoided if you have Chronic Kidney Disease? Let’s take a closer look at the nutritional content of tofu and how it… Continue reading Plant-Based Recipes: Tofu and Chronic Kidney Disease