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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 nutrition,

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

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...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Food and drink,

Foods to avoid,

Fruits and vegetables

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...

Diet and nutrition,

Food and drink,

Six Steps to Controlling High Potassium

Potassium is an important nutrient that helps keep your heart healthy and your muscles working right. But too much potassium can be dangerous, especia...

Diet and nutrition,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

Fruits and vegetables

Cholesterol, Fats, and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know

Understand how cholesterol impacts kidney health and increases heart disease risk in CKD. Learn how to manage cholesterol and protect your kidneys.

Diseases and conditions,

Diet and nutrition,

High cholesterol,

Cardiovascular disease,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Food and drink,

Alcohol and Your Kidneys

Drinking alcohol can harm kidneys, leading to high blood pressure, dehydration, and liver disease. Limit alcohol intake to protect kidney health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and drink,

Alcohol dependence,

Five Sneaky Sources of Sugar

Many common foods contain hidden sugar that can impact kidney health. Watch out for condiments, breakfast cereals, white bread, high-fructose corn syr...

Diet and nutrition,

Food and drink,

Sugar and sugar substitutes

6 Tips To Be “Water Wise” for Healthy Kidneys

Keep kidneys healthy by drinking enough water daily. Learn safe hydration tips, signs of dehydration, and how much water is right for you.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Water and hydration,

Diet and meal planning,

Food and drink,

To Juice or Not to Juice?

Juicing is being touted as a way to lose weight and stay healthy, and while it may seem like a recent trend, juicing has been around for ages. As with...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and cooking,

Food and drink,

Fruits and vegetables

Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Kidneys

Learn how alcohol impacts your kidney health.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Diet and nutrition,

Food and drink,