Receiving a kidney transplant is a life-changing event that can bring significant improvements to your health and well-being. Following a healthy diet after a kidney transplant is an essential part of ensuring the success of the transplant and maintaining optimal health. This post breaks down the immediate through long-term nutrition tips to know related to …
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Is your doctor talking about starting dialysis? Are you confused about what, if any, options you have in how you will receive your dialysis treatments? You are not alone. There are more options than ever for dialysis treatments. Keep reading to find out about each and important questions to consider when choosing. Types of Dialysis …
A healthy diet is essential for maintaining optimal kidney function, especially for those with kidney problems, but there can be confusion about what to include in a renal diet. In this post, we will discuss 15 kidney-healthy foods that can be included in a renal diet. Red bell peppers Red bell peppers are an excellent …
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Which vitamins are helpful for those with kidney disease? Which can cause further kidney damage? It can be confusing to know which vitamins are the best to take for your kidneys. Let’s break it down. Best vitamins for kidneys If you know you have low levels of any of the following, talk with your doctor …
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The carnivore diet meal plan has gained popularity in recent years. But who is the carnivore diet for and who, if anyone, can it harm? What is the carnivore diet The carnivore diet is pretty much just that, a meat only diet. There are conflicting sources about dairy. The idea behind the carnivore diet is …
Kidney transplant is a big process that can seem scary at first, but does not have to be. Doing research and being informed before starting the transplant process can remove some of the fear. Kidney Transplant Process There are many steps in the kidney transplant process and some of them may vary by transplant center, …
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If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and have been questioning oxalates, you are not alone. Oxalates are one of the bigger questions I receive when working with individuals and not everyone with CKD needs to limit oxalates. A high oxalate food list is included for those that may need to monitor oxalate intake. What are …
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You may have heard about a low protein diet for kidney disease but maybe you have questions about if it is right for you. Look no further! The common questions about a low protein diet as it relates to CKD are answered here! Why is protein important Proteins serve many functions in the body beyond …
Kidney disease myths are not only harmful to individuals but the misinformation can lead to improper care for those living with CKD. Here I unpack 4 common myths about CKD. Myth #1: Dietitians can’t help until you’re on dialysis Dietitians can help at any stage of CKD. In all stages, a trained renal dietitian can …
What is PRAL? PRAL stands for “Protein Renal Acid Load” or “Potential Renal Acid Load”, both mean the same thing. Each food we eat has a PRAL score that determines how the food will impact the acid balance in the body; each food is either acidic or basic (aka “alkali”). The higher the PRAL value …
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