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 …
Eucommia ulmoides and its use in Kidney disease, Diabetes and Cardiovascular diseases
Eucommia bark has been used by herbalists for more than 2500 years specifically for its ability to support depleted kidney energy, a symptom often talked …
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 …
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 …
Taurine & its Role in Chronic Renal Disease
What is Taurine? Taurine is a semi-essential, sulfur-containing amino acid, it is called semi-essential as it can be synthesized from other sulfur-containing amino acids such …