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 …
The Role of Vitamin E in Kidney Disease
When discussing some of the important vitamins when it comes to people with CKD, you’re probably used to hearing about vitamin C, vitamin D, maybe …
What is TMAO? & what does it have to do with the Kidneys?
Today I wanted to discuss a lesser-known compound that has been linked to the development and progression of kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among …
How to Read Food Labels
Maintaining a kidney-friendly diet really is the cornerstone of improving your kidney health but working out exactly what is contained in your food can be …
The Role of Vitamin C in Chronic Kidney Disease
Vitamin C is one of the most talked-about vitamins. The nutrient gets special buzz for its immune-boosting potential but plugging vitamin C’s ability to shorten …
Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Therapeutic Effects
You may have heard that medicinal mushrooms are great for our immune system, but did you know that they can also help maintain a healthy …
Protein & Kidney Disease… Do I need it?
Protein requirements tend to cause confusion in most people but for those with kidney disease the confusion can be even greater. Do people with kidney …
The Superpower of Spices!
Now, I don’t think I’m telling you anything new when I say that when it comes to our health, the food we put in our …
Berries… Super food for the Kidneys
I know people with kidney disease are frequently bombarded with all the foods they should avoid so today I wanted to flip the table and …