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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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 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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Is popcorn high in potassium? It’s a common question, but not the only one you should be asking. When it comes to kidney-friendly snacking, sodium, phosphorus, and blood sugar matter too—and popcorn checks some boxes better than others. Is popcorn high in potassium? Popcorn is not considered a high potassium food. One ounce of popcorn
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