Food and Nutrition

Celebrating the holidays with friends, family, and loved ones can bring so much joy to one’s life. The food, laughter, and holiday spirit can be so exciting and fun! Unfortunately, all that fun can also bring stress and overwhelm, especially when it comes to eating with chronic kidney disease during the holidays. There are so many things to keep in mind during the holidays with CKD, but keeping your gut healthy should be of utmost importance. Keeping your gut healthy during a stressful time, like the holiday season, can help you feel better & help to protect your kidneys in the long run. 

Quinoa is a whole grain that is versatile and delicious. It is a part of the amaranth family, and what we eat is actually the edible seeds. Quinoa is rich in fiber, plant-based protein, and other vitamins and minerals. But is it kidney-friendly?

Due to variations in ingredients, the nutritional analyses should be used as a guideline only. A renal dietitian reviews all recipes, but we cannot...

"Excerpt from The 30-Minute Renal Diet Cookbook, by Aisling Whelan, published by Rockridge Press. Copyright © 2019 by Callisto Media, Inc. All rights reserved.”

Written By: Jim Myers The views here are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Hope or its sponsor Kibow® Biotech. HYPERKALEMIA...

Sponsored by: Renadyl™   When managing chronic kidney disease, there are many things to keep in mind. Making dietary changes and focusing on protein, sodium,...

Sponsored by: Renadyl™ Kellsey Reed RDN, LDN  With Valentine’s Day chocolate treats lining the aisles, there are so many options! Milk, white, dark, salted caramel, raspberry…there...

With the new year quickly approaching, you might be thinking of a new year's resolution or goal to accomplish in the coming year. If you’re thinking about focusing on a kidney health goal, it might be time to focus on your gut health. Setting a “smart” goal can help you reach your kidney health goals, like protecting your gut health, in a more efficient and timely manner. 

French fries, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, breakfast potatoes. There are endless possibilities when it comes to potatoes. Potatoes are considered starchy vegetables and are widely used in today’s American diet. But are they kidney-friendly? Let’s take a deep dive into potatoes to see if they are a kidney-friendly option. 

The views expressed here are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Hope or its sponsor Kibow Biotech There are many...