Is oatmeal good for kidneys? Yes! Oatmeal can be very kidney friendly. Oatmeal is a whole grain that is high in fiber and low in sodium. The unflavored kinds (i.e. the kinds that do not come in little single serving packets) are also free of phosphorus additives. Like most grains, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates […]
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Tortillas are a very versatile food and can be used to make a variety of different dishes. 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 find them. Are flour tortillas bad for kidney disease?
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Popcorn is whole grain snack that can be included in a kidney diet – as long as you choose a kidney friendly popcorn! Popcorn is low in protein (which is great if you have Chronic Kidney Disease and are not on dialysis). You can eat it by itself, or pair it with some other kidney
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Let me start by saying that I know the thought of “kidney friendly bacon” is going to be pretty controversial. You’ve probably been told on more than one occasion that bacon is terrible for you and should be avoided. I’m not going to try and argue that bacon is a nutrition superstar. However, if you
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Yes! But in moderation…and with a little extra planning (which I’m about to go over!) to make sure we don’t go over on our sodium, protein, or phosphorus. What makes pizza a challenging food for the kidney diet? Sodium Pizza is a sodium bomb. There’s no way to sugarcoat this. Just about every single ingredient
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Eating more vegetables is something that everyone probably needs to do (myself included!), but especially people with kidney disease (including those on dialysis and not on dialysis). If you have CKD and diabetes, then you’ll really want to focus on including more non-starchy vegetables into your days. One way to make eating vegetables more enjoyable
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For many people, a life without cheese is simply unimaginable. I’m personally not one of those people. I can take it or leave it. But I know that there are many people out there that LOVE cheese. And if you happen to love cheese and have kidney disease, you might be wondering how you can
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If you love pancakes AND have kidney disease, you’re probably wondering if pancakes are good for your kidneys or not? And the answer to that question would be “Usually not”, but if you keep reading, I’ll show you how you can incorporate them into your meal plan in the best possible way. Pancakes and pancake
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Cornbread is a staple in many households, and many people rely on pre-made mixes to prepare their cornbread. If you have CKD, then it is important to find a kidney friendly cornbread mix. What makes a cornbread mix kidney friendly? If you are willing to make your cornbread from scratch, you can swap out the
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If you’re looking for an easy snack idea that is good for people with Chronic Kidney Disease, I highly recommend a serving of low protein nuts and a piece of fruit. However, there are times when you might want or need something pre-packaged, which is where kidney friendly granola bars and snack bars come into
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