Kidney Disease Diet Tips Archives

Kidney Disease And Your Gut Health…Confusing Questions & Complex Answers

When it comes to managing kidney disease through diet, the answer is not so simple as cutting out this or that food because it contains too much of this or too little of that. It’s certainly one component of a

This ‘Healthy’ Oxalate-Packed Food Could Lead To Kidney Failure If You’re Not Careful

Among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), 24 hour urinary oxalate excretion is linked to a high risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and chronic kidney disease progression.

In a study, patients with the highest oxalate excretion had higher

Japanese ‘Medical Rice’ May Be Exactly What’s Missing In Your Chronic Kidney Disease Diet

Dr. Shaw Watanabe from Tokyo, Japan, has invented a new brown rice called “Medical Rice.” It is wax-free and protein reduced and it is very good for patients with chronic kidney disease and people who are on other specialized

The Higher Your Uric Acid Levels The Greater Your Risk Of Developing CKD

Research shows that high levels of uric acid causes metabolic syndrome which can cause stroke and cardiovascular disease also known as hyperuricemia.

It used to be believed that high levels of uric acid caused only gout but doctors should also

Is Stevia Still So Sweet For People With Chronic Kidney Disease?

Stevia, which is a very popular sweetener has an important role in the practice of healthcare. Some research studies have shown that Stevia works well in diet plans designed for those with chronic illnesses like hypertension and diabetes.

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Coffee Could Be Just What Your Kidneys Need

Caffeine and kidney disease have often shared an uncertain relationship, with many conflicting reports over the years pointing to whether or not coffee has a positive impact, negative impact or no impact at all on the kidneys. A recent study

Want To Keep Your Kidney Function? Reducing Uric Acid With These Tips Is Key!

When you have chronic kidney disease, preserving what little kidney function remains is of critical importance. A recent study by Tokyo Takanawa hospital’s Dr. Kenjiro Kimura followed a group of elderly CKD patients who were split into two groups, one

Could A Plant Based & Alkaline Diet Reverse Diabetic Kidney Lesions Naturally

New research and a couple of studies have shown cost-effective, medication-free hope for those suffering from diabetic kidney lesions. It appears the right kinds of plants and vegetables can actually heal, albeit temporarily, diabetic lesions on a person.

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Nutrition And Diet Could Save CKD Patient’s Lives

The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently reported that over 90% of non-dialysis CKD patients don’t consult with a dietician even though doing so could radically improve their kidney health. Due to the obesity epidemic

The Proof Is In The Pantry! Diet and Kidney Disease Linked By New Study

Chronic kidney disease and diet have long shared a link and science has all but confirmed it. Participants of the 2005-2012 US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed in terms of identifying a correlation between dietary intake and