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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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 continue
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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 think that beans are too high in phosphorus or potassium to enjoy with kidney disease – think again! That nutrition advice is outdated. We now encourage people living with kidney disease to include MORE beans in their diet because we know how healthy they are. Read on to learn more about beans and
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