Cooking for someone with kidney disease
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Healthy eating and lifestyle for your kidneys
Most people living with early stage chronic kidney disease (CKD stages 1-3) will benefit from a healthy diet and lifestyle.
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Lowering your potassium levels
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.
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6 ways to add flavour without salt
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.
Eat well to feel well
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.
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Eating tomatoes when you have CKD
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.
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Managing your fluid levels
Some people with kidney problems will be advised by their kidney team to control the amount of fluid that they drink.
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Diabetes and kidney disease: what can I eat?
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.