Summary: Avocados are loved by many, but should be avoided or limited with kidney disease. If potassium levels are within a healthier range, a small serving of avocado can be had once to twice per week. A small serving being
Summary: Avocados are loved by many, but should be avoided or limited with kidney disease. If potassium levels are within a healthier range, a small serving of avocado can be had once to twice per week. A small serving being
Summary: If there is only one thing you get rid of to help your kidney disease, it’s salt. Salt has consistently been shown, no matter what level of kidney disease is present, to speed the decline of kidney function. A
Fried chicken is a dish beloved by many. For some, it’s a special-occasion indulgence while for others, particularly those fond of Southern-style cuisine, it’s a staple in the family cookbook. Chronic kidney disease, however, forces you to re-think every food
Foods that are supposed to cause considerable damage to kidneys are under watch.
New research says that red meat consumption raises the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This information comes to us from a study conducted by researchers from
Oats (Avena sativa) is a type of edible cereal grain that is frequently consumed during breakfast. Oats are very popular in Europe but because of their health benefits, this cereal is seeing a resurgence in North America.
Compared to most
The question often arises regarding what the best fats and oils for kidney disease are. For a long time, medical experts advocated Omega-3 fatty acids as beneficial to the heart but something a little less widely known about is the
The kidney is a vital organ in the body; it helps filter extra body fluids out of the body, cleans the blood of any toxins, controls blood pressure, manufactures a hormone that is responsible for making red blood cells, makes
New research is showing that adhering to the Mediterranean diet may help kidney transplant patients with preserving their graft function. The study looked at 632 Dutch kidney transplant patients
with grafts lasting more than a year. 76 experienced failure, 119
More studies are showing the benefits of a healthy diet. In some cases, such as the case of chronic kidney disease, a good diet can be even more beneficial than medications and can even reduce the damage a disease like
A new study has been conducted on patients with chronic kidney disease to examine the safety of consuming walnuts. Kidneys filter the blood, removing waste products and toxins and allow the body to expel those things through urine. When the
