Key items for people with kidney disease to watch for on a food label may include, but are not limited to: sodium, protein, potassium and phosphorus. Potassium and phosphorus may be listed as percent daily values, but it is not […]
Not sure how your summer is shaking out, but if you are like me, my weeks seem to be filled with all sorts of summer shindigs! Holidays, parties, baseball games, festivals, fairs, picnics and just backyard get-togethers are abundant. All […]
Standing on the doorstep to my 40’s, is mostly a positive for me, but I’d be lying if I said that approaching 40 didn’t bother me…. Even just a little bit! Despite having PKD, I know my life has improved […]
Question: Can you please address the consumption by PKD patients with either near-normal kidney function or early-stage CKD of foods high in oxalic acid (e.g. spinach, beets, kale, etc.)? Oxalates are naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and in humans. […]
Being diagnosed with kidney disease can be extremely overwhelming. Especially, where diet is concerned. There is always an abundance of information out there about what you cannot or shouldn’t eat. One of the most asked questions I receive is….I know […]
As we finally start seeing the weather get a bit nicer, we can also start thinking of more variety in the fruit and veggie department. Spring means brighter colors outside and also brighter, more vibrant choices in the produce section. […]
March is such a busy month with National Nutrition Month, the start of Spring, and of course, National Kidney Month. Thought I’d put together a general list of guidelines that the kidney patient can use to “Spring Clean” their diets. […]
Why does it seem that every holiday is centered on food? No matter what the holiday or celebration, food seems to easily become the center of it! This can make it a challenge for the kidney patient. But, don’t stress. […]
Ugh! Never fails….the winter season can bring a lot of snowy days, leaving our family to spend “close” time together cooped up in the house. With everyone off from school and inconsistent work schedules, someone, or everyone is bound to get […]
Over the last several years, flavored water has become more popular. In fact, when walking down the beverage aisle it can be quite over-whelming with the abundance of choices we have. We all know that drinking water is good for […]