According to the recent self-administered diet history questionnaire (DHQ) completed by outpatients in Japan’s Niigata University Hospital, dietary acid load which is the balance of acid-inducing foods, such as meats, eggs, cheese and cereal grains, and base-inducing foods, such
Scientists are proving more and more healthy eating decreases a person’s likelihood of developing medical conditions. One study showed those with healthier diets were 30% less likely to develop illnesses like chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease is a
A new healthier method for cooking potatoes for renal patients has been developed. Many diets tailored for chronic kidney disease are designed to minimize potassium consumption. Because of the damage to kidneys this condition causes, patients are instructed to minimize
Everywhere you look, there seems to be a new pumpkin-flavored recipe. As fond as we are of the good gourd, it’s important to keep in mind that pumpkin is high in potassium so exercise some restraint if your levels are
Pumpkin is not only a lovely trademark of autumn and the impending holidays, it’s also a very popular ingredient and flavoring wherever you turn! What you may not be aware of, however, is that it also contains kidney-friendly beta carotene
Chronic kidney disease is an illness which will change a person’s life. As the name implies, it is a disease effecting the function of the kidneys. The kidneys are responsible for filtering the bloodstream and removing toxins and waste products.
Smoothie For Good Memory
Patients with kidney disease may have cognitive difficulties due to a deficiency of iron and omega-e fatty acids which have been known to negatively impact the memory. Poor memory can be a nuisance when you’re already
Many people living with chronic kidney disease find it difficult to suddenly adapt to a new way of eating, but the irrefutable fact remains true…diet and disease are linked. The hardest food to give up, for many of the
In people with healthy kidneys, potassium is a healthy part of a balanced diet. It is an important mineral found in many fruits and vegetables and it may not even be something many people think about. Unfortunately, for those suffering
At Healthy Kidney Inc., we’ve long touted the abundant benefits of adopting a predominantly (or exclusively) vegetarian diet especially if you’d dealing with chronic kidney disease at any stage. A new study has offered yet more proof on the
