If you’ve been told to limit potassium because of kidney disease, you may have heard that beans are too high to include safely. But that’s not always true. Many beans are low in potassium, especially when you drain, rinse, or boil them properly. And when it comes to phosphorus, beans are often a better choice […]
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Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, but if you have kidney disease, you may be wondering: does tea have phosphorus? Does tea have potassium? And are those amounts safe for your kidneys? The good news is that most brewed teas are low in both phosphorus and potassium and can be
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Yogurt is a popular food item in many households. You can eat it on it’s own or use it as an ingredient in a lot of recipes. If you have chronic kidney disease, you may be wondering if you can continue to enjoy yogurt in your daily diet, and the answer to that is….probably, but
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Bread is a common staple in many people’s lives. For individuals diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are concerned about potassium, finding a low potassium bread can be a top priority. In this article, we highlight low potassium bread options, help you determine whether you need to focus on potassium content, and explore other
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If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you might assume cookies are off the table. After all, cookies have sugar, sometimes salt, maybe even additives—how can they possibly be kidney friendly? But here’s the good news: most cookies are actually low in potassium, low in phosphorus, and can even be low in sodium—depending
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Chocolate is often misunderstood when it comes to kidney disease. Is it high in phosphorus? What about potassium? Can people with CKD enjoy brownies or chocolate cake? In this article, we’ll break it all down and help you feel more confident about enjoying chocolate while protecting your kidneys. Is chocolate high in phosphorus? Plain chocolate
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