Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food, and unfortunately most versions on the market are not very kidney friendly. But don’t worry, you don’t need to give up macaroni and cheese forever if you love it! Why is macaroni and cheese bad for kidneys? Macaroni and cheese that you buy from the store is […]
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Crackers are a popular snack item and if you have kidney disease, you may be wondering if crackers are okay to eat with kidney disease? Let’s walk through some potential problems with crackers and how to overcome them. Are crackers ok to eat with kidney disease? Yes – if you choose the right kind and
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For a variety of reasons, plant based proteins are becoming more and more popular. In this article, we talk about why plant protein can be a good option for people with kidney disease and also list out the most kidney friendly veggie burgers and other frozen plant based protein options. Is plant based protein good
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If you’ve come across any of my Food Guides, you might be wondering a few things. How does she come up with these lists of foods? Prior to becoming a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition, I worked as a CPA (certified public accountant). My undergraduate degrees were in accounting and information
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Cookies are one of my favorite foods, and I’m sure I’m not alone. If you’re looking for low sodium, low phosphorus, and low potassium store-bought cookies, then you’ve come to the right place! Are cookies kidney friendly? Cookies are typically low in protein, and judging by the long lists I have below, you can easily
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If you have CKD and are not on dialysis, you are probably following a low protein diet and wondering what you can eat for breakfast that is also low in sodium, phosphorus. Well, you’ve come to the right place for renal diet breakfast ideas! 1. Smoothies Smoothies are an excellent way to get in lots
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Pasta is one of the most popular foods in the world, and hopefully you’ve already had a chance to review our kidney friendly pasta noodles and are now wondering what kind of kidney friendly pasta sauce you can put on your noodles to keep them low sodium and good for your kidneys. Pasta Sauce and
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Is oatmeal good for kidneys? Yes! Oatmeal can be very kidney friendly. Oatmeal is a whole grain that is high in fiber and low in sodium. The unflavored kinds (i.e. the kinds that do not come in little single serving packets) are also free of phosphorus additives. Like most grains, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates
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Kidney friendly pasta should be a staple in everyone’s pantry. There are endless ways to make pasta – select a kidney friendly sauce (or make your own!), toss in some veggies, and you have yourself a kidney friendly meal. If you’ve taken our CKD course, you even know how you can incorporate higher sodium sauces
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Tortillas are a very versatile food and can be used to make a variety of different dishes. Finding the best tortilla for kidney disease can be tricky, but this guide will help you understand what to look for in a kidney friendly tortilla and where to find them. Are flour tortillas bad for kidney disease?
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