Limiting sodium in your diet when you have kidney disease can help control blood pressure and avoid fluid retention. Bread is one of the top sources of sodium we consume in our diet. The majority of the sodium we consume may not be from adding salt to food. Good news. This recipe doesn’t call for […]
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A Charcuterie board is traditionally a snack board or plate of cured meats. Nowadays it can have an array of cheeses, nuts, olives, crackers, and spreads. They’re eye-catching and perfect for entertaining during the holidays, party, a relaxing night in, or a simple light meal. Charcuterie boards are fun and festive, but the cured meats
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Walk down the bread aisle of any grocery store and you’ll find endless options. Italian, rye, sourdough, white, multi-grain, whole wheat, honey wheat. When it comes to bread options there are so many. No wonder it’s confusing to know what’s the best bread for kidney disease! And if you have diabetes and kidney disease, bread
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This kidney-friendly recipe for power salad packs a punch of plant protein. It has quinoa and edamame which are both complete plant sources of protein. A complete protein source has all 9 essential amino acids that our body can’t make on it’s own so it needs to get it through food. When transitioning to a
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No matter how careful you are with your renal diet there are going to be times when you’re not able to prepare all your meals from home. You may be wondering what fast foods are safe for kidney disease. It’s important to plan ahead and, if possible, pack your meals from home to take with you.
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Hummus originates in the Middle East and now has become popular in America with the growing acceptance of the Mediterranean diet. It’s typically made with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice (1) which makes it naturally work well in plant-based, kidney-friendly diets! It can be used as a dip, spread, or condiment. Considered
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This strawberry and peanut oatmeal bowl is a perfect recipe for a kidney-friendly diet. It’s a satisfying and delicious way to start your day! This recipe is not only bursting with flavor but is also healthy for your kidneys if you are following a renal diet. You can also customize this recipe to add in
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Snacks have a bad wrap because many convenient options are highly processed. They offer excessive amounts of sodium, saturated fat, and food additives that may not be the best choice for your kidney health. When you have chronic kidney disease, feeling confident in knowing what renal diet snacks to choose that are helpful for your kidneys
Are you looking for a satisfying breakfast that is quick and easy, full of nutrition to give you energy for the day? Maybe you just need something to eat in order to take your morning medications or a little something before you head out the door for dialysis treatment. Then cereal may be a great
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