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...
Learn the reasons and gain clarity... You've been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or recently been told that your kidney function has declined. And it’s got you worried. As a proactive person, you’re trying to find out what you can do about it. But all...
This is Part 2 of a 2-part blog explaining the benefits of a whole foods diet for people with chronic kidney disease. In part 1 of this 2-part series, we started to discuss the impact of a diet high in ultra-processed foods on chronic kidney disease, and just...
How much water should you drink with kidney disease? My passion is helping people with CKD maintain kidney function and STAY OFF DIALYSIS. So one of the first changes I guide my clients in making is to consume the right amount of fluid based on their calculated...
This Valentine's Day, show your loved ones you care for them by making heart health a priority. Many chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are unaware of their increased risk of developing heart disease. Understanding the relationship between the two disease processes...
Diabetes What are the most common CKD risk factors? Diabetic kidney disease is the most common cause of CKD in the United States. [1] Over 30% of patients with diabetes will develop kidney disease within their lifetime. These patients are at greater risk of morbidity...
Working with a dietitian who specializes in kidney disease may be just what you need. If you’re reading this, it’s likely you or someone you love has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Maybe it’s stage 1 or 2 and you want to learn more about what you...