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 …
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 …
What You Need to Know About ANCA Vasculitis
Despite the fact that autoimmune diseases are on the rise worldwide, getting an accurate diagnosis can still be a lengthy and frustrating process. ANCA vasculitis …