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 Looking for kidney-friendly cookout ideas? Celebrate the 4th with these tasty recipes made for people living with kidney disease.

Kidney-friendly smoothie with carrots, pineapple, and yogurt that is rich in nutrients and low in sodium,

Low potassium diets don't mean boring meals. Discover 10 exciting and tasty food options for your kidney-friendly lifestyle.

Pack your picnic basket with these easy, kidney-friendly recipes made for summer fun. Check out five dishes everyone can enjoy outdoors!

Patient voices matter. See how NKF’s KidneyCARE Study™ is changing kidney disease research by focusing on real-life experiences and long-term data

High phosphorus can harm your bones, heart, and blood vessels, especially with kidney disease. Discover how to keep your levels in check.

These 5 kidney-friendly recipes are packed with sustainable ingredients. Try Earth Month meals that are good for your health and the environment.

This vibrant salad is easy to make, full of flavor, and sure to impress. It’s an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate, and also provid...

Spring into healthy eating with these 5 kidney-friendly recipes! Enjoy fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and simple meals that support your kidney heal...

Quick and easy 10-minute veggie soup packed with nutritious vegetables—perfect for a healthy, comforting meal.

Learn about nutrition and home dialysis, including what nutrients, vitamins, and minerals you need to eat or limit, and which foods have them. 

Navigate weight loss safely with kidney disease through prescribed diets. Learn about the dangers of fad diets and gain expert insights on balancing n...

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Discover 5 low-cost, kidney-friendly superfoods for 2025! Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive.

Learn how Lindsay Ducharme uses Medical Nutrition Therapy to help kidney patients enjoy food again and improve their health.

Learn how Larry uses a plant-based diet, daily walking, and music to thrive with kidney disease. 

Learn how to manage diabetes, prevent kidney disease, and protect your kidney health with medications, diet, exercise, and regular health monitoring.

High phosphorus in the blood is often caused by kidney disease and increases the risk of many health problems. Treatment includes diet changes and med...

Celebrate the holidays with 5 kidney-friendly recipes: Eggplant Dip, Pumpkin Coconut Soup, Puerto Rican Potato Casserole, Roasted Vegetable Orzo, and ...

Find tasty, kidney-friendly Thanksgiving recipes perfect for managing kidney health.

This version of chicken empanadas is lower in sodium than the traditional Puerto Rican recipe. Making the empanadilla dough at home is not complicated...

Cool off from summer with these delicious frozen lemon and date popsicles. This unique combination offers natural sweetness without being overly sweet...

This eggplant dip is low calorie, creamy and full of flavor, making it ideal for adding more vegetables to your day in a new and delicious way. Enjoy ...

Traditional Puerto Rican potato casserole is a dish consisting of layers of mashed potatoes with a seasoned ground meat filling baked until golden. In...

Nutty quinoa and chickpeas tossed with red bell pepper, refreshing cucumber and fresh parsley in a tangy lemon mustard dressing. This salad makes a gr...

Discover phosphorus levels in everyday foods and learn how to create a low-phosphorus diet that supports kidney health.

Explore 5 easy kidney-friendly fall recipes, from apple caramel crisp to roasted squash, pumpkin custard, and ginger pea dip, perfect for the season.

After transplant, most patients will have more freedom with their diet, but healthy choices and food safety are important.

This information will help you learn more about kidney health.

Explore metabolic acidosis: its causes, symptoms, and treatments. Read a patient story about balancing pH levels.

Diet is a key part of your hemodialysis treatment. You may need to limit fluids and change your intake of some foods and condiments.

Find out how high-potassium foods can fit into a kidney disease diet with proper planning and guidance.

Explore flavorful kidney-conscious recipes perfect for any dietary need. From Caribbean Sofrito Roast Pork to Vegan African Stew, find meals that supp...

Kidney-friendly Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas: Extra calories with seasoned chicken, buttery rice, and green peas. Perfect for CKD patient...

Kidney-friendly, low-sodium Caribbean Sofrito Roast Pork: Lean pork loin with a sofrito blend of onions, bell peppers, and cilantro. Simple and flavor...

Kidney-friendly Chayote Salad with chayote, cucumber, red cabbage, and a light vinaigrette. Simple and nutritious.

This apple bread loaf is a vegan recipe, low in potassium, and low in added sugar. Grated apple peel and applesauce are used to add flavor and moistur...