5 Day Meal Plan For A Renal Diet

5 Day Meal Plan For A Renal Diet

Are you or a loved one dealing with kidney disease and trying to navigate a renal diet? Meal planning can be a daunting task when faced with the restrictions and requirements of a kidney-friendly diet. However, taking the time to plan ahead and choose the 

March 10th is World Kidney Day

March 10th is World Kidney Day

Should it actually be called World Kidneys Day since we have two? Just a thought. Anyway, World Kidney Day was created for the same reason other special “days” were created, to raise awareness about the things in the title of that day, in this case, your 

March is National Kidney Month: Let ‘em Know You Care

March is National Kidney Month: Let ‘em Know You Care

March is a busy month, not only is it Women’s History Month (hooray women), it’s also National Kidney Month (hooray kidneys).  These paired bean-shaped organs, located in your lower back and roughly the size of your fist, are often the red-headed step-child of vital organs.  

15 Foods for Healthy Kidneys

15 Foods for Healthy Kidneys

Hey…HEY!  It’s us, your hard-working kidneys and yeah, we know it’s been a while since we talked…like in forever, but we thought it was time to give you some advice about what types of food to eat in order to keep us filtering out the 

Tips to Help You Through the Holidays on a Renal Diet

Tips to Help You Through the Holidays on a Renal Diet

What’s for dinner? It’s something everyone who plans to attend a party, family gathering, or night out at a restaurant during the holidays wants to know. But if it’s the usual fare, a lot of the food might be off limits if you have renal 

Summer Precautions for People with Kidney Disease

Summer Precautions for People with Kidney Disease

Turn on the TV mid-summer, and there’s a good chance hot weather is in the forecast. It’s great for swimming, picnics, and backyard barbecues. But if you have renal disease, you’ve got to take some precautions to protect your health from the heat wave. Warmer 

Kidney Patients, Protect Your Heart

Kidney Patients, Protect Your Heart

When dialysis is part of your treatment plan to manage failing kidneys, exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle habits all play a part in maintaining your health and quality of life. One important risk factor to recognize is high blood pressure. It’s one of the common causes 

Kidney Disease- Picking the Right Foods

Kidney Disease- Picking the Right Foods

Managing your health when you have renal disease means you’ll need to pay close attention to your diet. The National Institutes of Health recommends limiting fluids, eating a low-protein diet, limiting salt, potassium, phosphorus and electrolytes, and consuming enough calories to maintain a healthy weight.