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Cooking Oils: Test Your Oil IQ

Olive oil comes from pressed whole olives. It is very rich in monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), which may improve your cholesterol level and decrease your...

Food and drink,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and nutrition

Breaking Down Dietary Protein: What is it?

We all need protein in our diet every day. Protein is used to build muscle and fight infection and is made up of different amino acids, the building b...

Low-protein diet,

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

Diet and nutrition

How Much Plant-Based Protein Can You Eat Based on Your Stage of Kidney Disease?

How much plant-based protein you need depends on your kidney disease stage. Dialysis patients need more; pre-dialysis need less. Consult a dietitian f...

Plant-based diet,

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

Diet and nutrition

CKD Diet: How much protein is the right amount?

If you have CKD, limit protein if not on dialysis and increase protein if on dialysis. Consult a dietitian for your specific protein needs.

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

Diet and nutrition

Are Sugar Substitutes Okay For Your Kidneys?

  Humans crave sweets. However, despite all the sugar substitutes on the market, it's still unclear what's safe and what's not. We hope to mak...

Sugar and sugar substitutes,

Blood sugar management,

Food and drink,

Healthy habits,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Balancing Diabetes and the Kidney Diet

Balancing Diabetes and the Kidney Diet Patient Education Diet and meal planning Diet and nutrition Diabetes Diseases and conditions Carbohydrates Food...

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

Diet and nutrition,

Diseases and conditions

Sugar and Your Kidneys

Take one quick look at the food labels on common grocery items and it becomes rather obvious that Americans consume large quantities of sugar.

Sugar and sugar substitutes,

Blood sugar management,

Food and drink,

Healthy habits,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Tests and Procedures

Getting More Protein While on Dialysis

Learn why protein is essential while on dialysis, how to identify low protein levels, and ways to increase dietary protein effectively.

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

Diet and nutrition

Why You Should Avoid Eating Starfruit

People with kidney disease should avoid starfruit, as it can cause harmful effects like confusion and seizures due to a toxin. Consult your doctor for...

Foods to avoid,

Fruits and vegetables,

Food and cooking,

Food and drink,

Diet and nutrition,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing

Dairy and Our Kidneys

Dairy products are rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and B vitamins. For those with decreased kidney function, these nutrients may need...

Food and drink,

Diet and nutrition