Many pasta sauces are loaded with sodium and can be higher in potassium—but you can still enjoy pasta with kidney disease. Learn how to pick (or pair) a kidney-friendly pasta sauce and see which brands fit best. Pasta Sauce and Sodium Pasta sauces are notoriously high in sodium. A single half cup of pasta sauce
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Tortillas are a very versatile food and can be used to make a variety of different dishes – tacos, wraps, and – my favorite – quesadillas! 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
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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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For people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), one of the first pieces of advice is to “cut back on salt.” That’s partly true—guidelines recommend limiting sodium to 2,300 mg per day or less. But the main problem isn’t the salt shaker at home—it’s the sodium hidden in processed foods, takeout, and restaurant meals. If you
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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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Peanut butter is popular pantry staple in many homes, and many people with CKD are confused as to whether or not peanut butter is good for kidney disease, if peanut butter is high in potassium, etc. In this article, I’m going to answer some of the most common questions about peanut butter and share my
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