However, the higher potassium (K+) content of these diets is a concern when prescribed to CKD patients with hyperkalemia (HK). Potassium-lowering medication, such as SZC, can be a treatment option to allow better control of plasma K+for those ingesting a Healthy PB diet . We investigated ...
Understanding chronic kidney disease (CKD) through the lens ofevolutionary biology highlights themismatch between our Paleolithic-optimized genes and modern diets, which led to the dramatically increased prevalence of CKD in modern societies.In particular, the Standard American Diet (SAD), high in carbo...
A healthy daily diet for most adults consists of about 2½ cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruits, 6 ounces of grains, 3 cups of dairy, 5½ ounces of protein foods, and 2 tablespoons of oils. When faced with health conditions, like kidney disease, adjustments in the amount of these ...
If you have chronickidney disease(CKD), it’s important to watch what you eat and drink. That’s because yourkidneyscan’t remove waste products and fluid from your body the way they should. A kidney-friendlydietcan help you stay healthier longer. What’s a Kidney-Friendly Diet? A major...
I’ve learned the hard way over and over the dangers of feeding unhealthy dry food to our cats. Diabetes, liver failure, obesity, CKD, and the list goes on. But now I know that our carnivore cats need a natural, high moisture, high protein, and low carb diet to not only survive but...
Some experts recommend theDASH diet (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension diet)as the foundation by which to adjust your eating habits if you have or are at risk of developing CKD.8 This would involve:8 Eating larger portions of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains ...
Stay hydrated:Drink plenty of water. During hot weather or while performing strenuous exercise, you need to drink more water than usual to make up for the fluid lost by sweating. Eat healthy:A balanced diet ensures you get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs. Eat plenty of fruits...
Many previous studies have shown that a high-protein diet may harm kidney function, and this is why nephrologists recommend patients with known early stagechronic kidney disease (CKD)stick to a low-protein diet. But people who have mild CKD of which they are unaware or those at high risk ma...
These findings reveal a significant association between the shorter time from waking to the first cigarette and a higher CKD risk. The magnitude of these associations was greater in the setting of an unhealthy diet. Plain-Language Summary This study explored the association of the daily timing of...
In general, fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally low in sodium. If you prepare your own food from scratch on a CKD diet, you can easily control the sodium content of food. To make foods for kidney health tasty and appetizing, you can add various spices and herbs to improve their fla...