If you are new to kidney disease or are cooking for someone you know who has kidney disease, you may not feel sure about what food to prepare. We have advice to help you make healthy, kidney-friendly choices.
Most people living with early stage chronic kidney disease (CKD stages 1-3) will benefit from a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Potassium is a mineral that can build up in your body if your kidneys are not working properly. Some medicines can also increase your potassium levels. Read on for advice to help lower your potassium levels.
Cooking without salt doesn’t mean bland meals. There are plenty of ingredients that give your cooking a flavour boost without reaching for the saltshaker. We’ve checked with kidney dietitians so you don’t have to worry about the science – or compromise on fantastic flavour.
Gone are the days when a kidney dietitian would give you a list of foods you can't eat when living with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It's time to start to enjoy the foods you CAN eat in ways you never imagined possible.
In the right amount and served with the right foods, tomatoes can still be enjoyed safely by people who have been advised to lower potassium in their diet. Laura Kyte, Renal dietitian at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust, offers advice about eating tomatoes if you are living with CKD.
Some people with kidney problems will be advised by their kidney team to control the amount of fluid that they drink.
Enjoying your food if you have both diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is about eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. Cook from scratch whenever you can, so you know exactly what ingredients you're choosing, and consult your dietitian for advice that's tailored to you.
Episode 126
Dee Moore talks to renal specialist dietitian Timi Omilana about smart dietary choices for individuals managing chronic kidney disease (CKD). The conversation delves into kidney-friendly foods that not only support kidney health but also enhance overall wellbeing.
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