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What to Eat at Thanksgiving with CKD Stages 3–5 (Not on Dialysis)
Thanksgiving is one of the most food-centered holidays of the year — and for people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), that can bring about more stress than gratitude. Between the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy, it’s easy to wonder: What can I...
Are Microgreens good for chronic kidney disease?
Microgreens are the latest health fad, and for good reason. But are they good for people with chronic kidney disease? For people with CKD, food is an important part of therapy. What you eat can help or hinder. So where do microgreens fall in helping or...
Is the Mediterranean Diet good for Chronic Kidney Disease?
Introduction If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you’ve probably heard more than a few pieces of advice about what you should and shouldn’t eat. Some of it may have been confusing—or even contradictory. The truth is, there isn’t one “renal...
8 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure without Medications
Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the foremost contributor to chronic kidney disease (CKD) just behind uncontrolled diabetes. Unfortunately, you can have high blood pressure for many years and not know it. Chances are, however, that if you have CKD, you have high...
Navigating Summer Cookouts with CKD
Summer holidays often involve summer cookouts, and they can present a unique challenge for you if you have CKD. As a review, CKD is divided into 5 stages. Your stage of CKD is determined using a blood test called an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and...
Smart Snacking for Kidney Health: 20+ Easy CKD-Friendly Snacks with 5 Ingredients or Less (and No Phosphates!)
When you’re managing chronic kidney disease, even choosing a snack can feel stressful. Between hidden phosphate additives, protein overload, and confusing labels, it’s easy to throw up your hands and just skip snacks altogether. But you don’t have to. In this post,...
How to Lower Phosphate in your Diet
How to lower phosphate in your diet Introduction Of the many opportunities for kidney health, or kidney health levers, lowering phosphate intake in your diet is one of the most important, and applies to almost everyone in all stages of chronic kidney disease...
When is the best time to work with a dietitian for CKD?
There are many changes that can be made to the diet to help preserve kidney function that are widely recognized. Now is the time to implement those changes! CKD occurs when the kidneys gradually lose function over time. It often develops slowly over years due to...
The Kidney Health Levers: 15 Strategies to Protect and Support Your Kidneys
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition, but the good news is that there are proven, actionable steps you can take to protect your kidney function and improve your overall health. These steps, or "kidney health levers," are the most impactful lifestyle and...