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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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 have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you’ve probably heard that potassium levels are important to monitor — and you may be wondering whether your daily cup of coffee could be a hidden source. Here’s the good news: most people with CKD can still enjoy coffee in moderation. But it helps to understand how coffee
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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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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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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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