If you were to google “foods to avoid with kidney disease,” bananas would likely be one of the most common foods you’d find on that list. Why do so many sources say those with Chronic Kidney Disease need to avoid bananas, and can you actually enjoy them when you have CKD? Let’s find out! Bananas… Continue reading Should You Eat Bananas with Chronic Kidney Disease? Expert Insights
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Meal Prep Masterpiece: Easy Weight Loss Vegetable Soup For All Week
Transform your meal prep game and set yourself up for a healthy week! Watch our video to discover how one recipe can create endless weekday meals. Make it over the weekend to make managing chronic illness easier and take one less thing off your plate. Join PatientsLikeMe for more helpful tools and resources to simplify your healthcare… Continue reading Meal Prep Masterpiece: Easy Weight Loss Vegetable Soup For All Week
Aging Man’s Best Friend: The Power of Pets For Seniors’ Health
Today, we’re talking about something near and dear to our hearts – the healing power of pets! If you’re a pet owner yourself, you probably already know just how much joy and companionship our furry friends can bring into our lives. But did you know that owning a pet can also have some incredible benefits… Continue reading Aging Man’s Best Friend: The Power of Pets For Seniors’ Health
French Fries: Kidney-Friendly or Not?
Curly, waffle, shoestring, and smiley french fries come in all shapes and sizes. They can be a delicious side dish for your favorite meal. Despite their deliciousness, they are often high in sodium and, therefore, not often considered kidney-friendly. While fast-food french fries can be a tricky option for those with CKD, other french fries can… Continue reading French Fries: Kidney-Friendly or Not?
How to Manage Your Cholesterol When You Have Chronic Kidney Disease
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
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
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
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
High Protein Meals: Can You Eat Yogurt When You Have Chronic Kidney Disease?
Yogurt can be enjoyed in many unique ways, from parfaits to smoothies to desserts. But can you eat it when you have chronic kidney disease? Let’s discuss the nutrition behind yogurt to understand better if it can fit into a kidney-friendly diet. Yogurt and Chronic Kidney Disease Yogurt originated in Western Asia and the Middle… Continue reading High Protein Meals: Can You Eat Yogurt When You Have Chronic Kidney Disease?