Mayonnaise is a popular and versatile condiment. It can be added to sandwiches your favorite plant burger or mixed with other flavors to create an entirely new condiment or dip. Traditionally made of oil, egg yolks, vinegar (or other acidic liquid), and seasonings, and given it’s popularity, many people wonder if mayonnaise is ok for […]
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Let’s talk about my favorite nut for people with CKD: Macadamia Nuts! Nuts are one of my favorite snack foods because of how portable they are – they won’t get squished in your purse or lunch bag, they require no refrigeration, and they are delicious! On top of all that, most nuts are super kidney-friendly.
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This week, we’re talking beans! Beans are such an underrated food. And for some reason, no matter how old I get, the childhood rhyme of “Beans, Beans, they’re good for your heart, the more you eat ‘em, the more you fart!” still sings in my mind anytime I read the word beans. And they are good for your
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Peanut butter is hands down one of my favorite foods – both personally and for people with kidney disease. I’m going to start this post off by answering some FAQs about peanut butter, and then wrap up with some additional reasons why peanut butter is AMAZING. How much protein is in peanut butter? One serving
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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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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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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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