Tips to Reduce The Effects of Oxalates in Kidney Disease
Oxalates are compounds found in a variety of plant-based foods that have gained attention in recent years. These naturally occurring substances have been the subject …
Nitric Oxide & Kidney Health
What is nitric oxide? Nitric oxide (NO) is a colourless gas that has been found to help dilate blood vessels and stimulate certain hormones such …
Oxalates & Their Role in Kidney Disease
What are oxalates? Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants, including leafy green vegetables, cocoa, fruit, sweet potato, currants and spinach just …
Vitamin K & D and Their Role in Cardiovascular & Kidney Disease
Both vitamins K and D are fat-soluble nutrients both of which play a role in calcium metabolism. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is widespread and has …
Ketoanalogues and Kidney Disease
Is This The Same as a Ketogenic Diet? The first thing I want to mention before we dive into the world of Ketoanalogues is to …
Kidney Friendly Mexican Recipe
Today I want to share a yummy vegetarian recipe packed with high-quality plant protein, Tempeh. Currently, digestibility corrected amino acid score (DIAAS) is a worldwide …
Is Asparagus Useful For Kidney Disease?
The word asparagus originates from the Greek word for stalk or shoot. When it comes to the medicinal properties of Asparagus and one does a …
Quercetin & its Role in Supporting Healthy Kidney Function
Inflammation is a word we hear a lot in the world today and with good reason. It is well known to be a driver in …
Sour Cherries, Gout and Kidney Disease
Sour cherries are one of my favourite fruits to eat when they are in season! I have always liked the slight tart taste of sour …
Can I Drink Coffee if I have Kidney Disease?
There is quite a lot of debate surrounding the health effects of coffee, one minute we’re being told coffee is good for us and the …