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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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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If you love your morning cup of coffee (or tea!)but are trying to follow a kidney-friendly diet, you might be wondering what kind of creamer is safe to use. Good news: there are plenty of options that can fit into a kidney-conscious lifestyle — you just need to know what to look for. What makes
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Milk is a common food item in many people’s household. It goes well with CKD Friendly Cereals or can be used to make other dishes like oatmeal. If you like to bake, you may need to use milk in your recipes (hello Blueberry Muffins!). However, finding a kidney friendly milk can be tricky for people
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When managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), phosphorus often gets a lot of attention. But there’s another lab that can offer early insight into how your body is really handling mineral balance—parathyroid hormone (PTH). Even if your phosphorus level looks normal, your PTH might be quietly climbing. What Is PTH? Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hormone
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Ready-to-eat cereals can be a good breakfast (or snack!) option for people with CKD, but navigating the food labels can be tricky. We’ve gone ahead and done the work for you to find the best ready to eat cereals for people living with CKD and not on dialysis.
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Oatmeal is a popular breakfast food that is easy to make, filling, and full of nutritional benefits. However, people with chronic kidney disease will need to keep in mind some additional considerations when choosing a type of oatmeal to buy. Is oatmeal good for kidneys? Yes! Oatmeal can be very kidney friendly. Oatmeal is a
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