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
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
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
The kidneys are a very important part of the body. They filter the blood flow of toxins and wastes which, if allowed to build up, can cause serious damage or failure of the organs. Because of this they must be
Protein is a very important component of human cells, used in the making of nails and hair and in the repair of the human body. It is also a critical component in muscle growth as well. But individuals with a
A new study has a little hope for those with polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Patients can benefit simply by increasing their water intake and this could lead to a long term reduction in kidney cyst growth and fibrosis. PKD is
The use of potassium additives in processed foods is becoming very common and patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) must be taught about these potassium additives.
Doctors and patients should be aware and learn how to be sure that their
The University of Federico in Naples, Italy has some new tips for those who suffer from chronic kidney disease and want to control the amount of protein they take in. For this study, 57 discharged
CKD patients (stage 3b-5) to
