These small-yet-powerful organs play a vital role in your body, so why not consume superfoods that can better support your ...
If you’ve ever experienced a kidney stone, you know it’s a pain so intense that many compare it to childbirth. If you haven’t, trust me — you want to keep it that way. These tiny crystalline ...
Here, dietitians and doctors share the best foods for kidney health—including apples, blueberries, and more—that support kidney function and promote health.
Kidney transplant success needs more than surgery. Diet balance supports the organ and aids recovery. Food intake helps manage medication effects and avoids complications. Patients build immunity and ...
Learning about nutrition can empower patients with chronic diseases, according to Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND, a dietitian who specializes in kidney stones and chronic kidney disease. “Many ...
Living with kidney disease means paying careful attention to diet choices. The right foods can significantly impact symptoms, energy levels, and overall wellbeing. While working with dieticians ...
Milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream are rich in phosphorus and potassium, minerals that can accumulate to dangerous levels in people with kidney disease. Elevated phosphorus can weaken bones and ...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a debilitating condition that affects the emotional, physical, and social well-being of affected patients, thereby reducing their quality of life (QoL). A new study ...
Anyone who’s been told to try a low-sodium diet knows that cutting back on sodium can be a real challenge. It’s often not enough to put down the salt shaker; it’s also a matter of reading nutrition ...