As a renal dietitian, a common request I get from people with kidney disease is, “I don’t always feel like cooking. Are there any kidney-friendly frozen meals out there?” You might be surprised to hear my answer.
You might have heard that plant foods are good for the kidneys. Rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants — they provide SO many benefits for your kidneys and overall health! Another benefit that’s not as commonly discussed is something called PRAL. PRAL stands for Potential Renal Acid Load. What exactly is this and how …
What Is PRAL & Why It’s Important If You Have Kidney Disease Read More »
A piece of advice commonly given to people with kidney disease is to choose plant-based milks instead of dairy milks. Now… it’s not quite as simple as “choose a plant-based milk”. If you’ve been to a grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed that the plant-based milk section is ever expanding with new brands and varieties. …
A Vegan Dietitian’s Guide To Plant-Based Milks for CKD Read More »
Having worked with people with kidney disease for the last five years, I can tell you this: people get potassium and phosphorus mixed up ALL the time! It’s easy to understand why. They both start with “p”. They are both minerals found in foods. They both show up on lists of foods to avoid with …
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*Disclosure: Some of the links in the article below are affiliate links.* When I first became vegan – despite being a dietitian who is extremely well acquainted with the importance of being adequately nourished! – I certainly made some mistakes. Lots of them! One of those mistakes was not being familiar with the various types …
When it comes to fruits and vegetables – is it always better to choose fresh? Believe it or not, fresh isn’t necessarily ALWAYS best! One form of produce – fruits and vegetables – that I love to recommend to clients is frozen foods. Many people I speak with are initially a little anxious about this …
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I’m not going to lie – it is really challenging to change your diet. If it was as easy as snapping your fingers and BOOM – you’re easily cutting back on the less healthy stuff and whipping up fabulous meals that contain a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables, everyone would be doing it! But …
People Who Reach Their Nutrition Goals Have These Five Things In Common Read More »
I recently shared an instagram post on the topic of CKD & whole grains. It contains some pretty useful information if I do say so myself! But I have a lot more to say about whole grains. So here I am. This is what we’ll cover in this post: Myths floating around online (and in …
Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Whole Grains If You Have CKD Read More »
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