Kidney protective recipes and food! A place specifically for people with all stages of kidney disease to learn how and what to cook to improve their kidney health.
Renal Dietitian, Michele Crosmer, tailors plant based recipes to be specific for people with kidney disease. Recipes take protein, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, carbohydrate, fiber, and PRAL (potential renal acid load) into account.
Discover how simple and delicious cooking can be while still protecting your kidneys!
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If one is making chowder, do you still double boil in water or could one add potatoes to the chowder after first boil and bring to a boil a second time in the chowder?
You could definitely do that. But if you don't drain the liquid it cooks in, you don't lose as much potassium (since it is leached into the water). So you would remove some potassium with the first boil. And then you would obviously be consuming the chowder liquid with the second boil, so you would still be getting some of that potassium from the potato in the chowder liquid.
It shouldn't be an issue to consume more than one. But plain water is best as your main drinking water. And then the naturally flavored waters can be used when you need something more exciting than water :)
I am not sure about them raising blood calcium. But soda (both regular and diet) are not good options to consume on a regular basis (high in added sugar or artificial sweetener) and many contain phosphate additives.
Soy is estrogenic and is bad for any ones health. If not born with pancreas malfunction sugar IS the cause of your kidney disease. The KETO diet, Protein and fat are completely safe for your kidneys. Along with a good salt, Mined salt preferred as salt HELPS your heart and tissues. If you REALY want to know the proper human diet and for kidney and diabetics, Dr. Ken Berry on RU-vid... Stay out of the processed food aisles. God bless.
Before my kidney disease, I used to drink ACV with Lemon juice. I would like to go back to adding real lemon juice. What are your thoughts? The concoction I made was 2 cups warm water, 2 tblspoon lemon juice and 1 tblspoon of apple cider vinegar. I always felt so good and energentic throughout the day. I would drink it just before bfast.
That shouldn't be a problem. Both lemon juice and ACV can be used with CKD (only restriction would be someone post transplant would want pasteurized ACV). The important thing is making sure they are either used in sauces/dressings/cooking or mixed with plenty of water to avoid esophageal damage and tooth enamel erosion....but it sounds like you are mixing with plenty of water! :)
This is estimations for total protein intake per day. So animal and plant protein combined. I have a course on protein and CKD coming out soon. Here is the link for more info/waitlist! marvelous-designer-3170.ck.page/5c5d07ef82
Dates can definitely be used as a natural sweetener in desserts/recipes. It would depend on the recipe, but typically a few dates are used to make many servings, so the amount of sugar is minimal, and dates come along with fiber! I will try to get more dessert recipes using dates....check out plantbasedkidneys.com/recipes/ for all the recipes I currently have available :)
Great recipe!!! Very doable, will definitely try it. Will be sending it to my sister who is in early stages of kidney disease!!! Keep up the good work!!! We are listening!!!💞💞🙃💞💞
I would highly recommend getting with a renal dietitian 1:1 so they can assess your intake and needs and labs/meds/supplements, etc and make sure you're meeting those needs!
Thank you for the informative video! Any idea how a resident outside USA can keep in touch with a Renal Dietitian for guidance and interpreting blood work? Thank you again!
Hi! You can check with your insurance. But there are also some US Dietitians that work internationally. I have some resources on my website for finding a dietitian that you can check out! plantbasedkidneys.com/resources/#dietitian
Hi! It is always good to be extra mindful of diet/lifestyle with one kidney even though you can have normal function for life! Usually having more plant based proteins, fruits and veggies and avoiding excessive protein intake (greater than 1.3 g/kg) would be recommended for solitary kidney. But that can be customized based on age, labs, etc if you meet with a renal dietitian 1:1!
It most likely is. It will depend on what the egg whites are paired with! If they’re paired with veggies vs bacon that can still be a kidney protective meal!
Some people switched to a carnivore diet and seemed to succeed with higher protein like their kidneys just adapted to it. I don’t really get the logic but idk Probably certain sources of protein like natural proteins humans ate for millions of years are easier to keep us feeling full and strong longer than others. Depends on individuals with the disease too though , since not everyone is the same (even if they have the same disease) Good luck everyone finding the amount that works best for you! 🎉❤
The carnivore diet is definitely a heated topic across many chronic diseases. When people switch away from the Standard American Diet and eat less ultra processed food, they see initial benefits (regardless if the diet is carnivore, vegan, paleo, etc). There are a lot of concerns with carnivore in the long term though, especially for people with compromised kidneys and higher risk of heart disease/cardiovascular events. The overall diet does need to be customized for the individual as you mentioned though as everyone has different needs, health history, likes/dislikes, genetics, etc!
The source of protein definitely matters! Per ounce, animal protein is all roughly 7 grams of protein. However, different animal proteins impact the kidneys differently (processed and red meats would be the first to remove/limit). And whole, minimally processed plant protein sources (like beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, edamame, nuts, and seeds) will be easier on the kidneys.
Hi, my urine protein is very high (3,500-6,500) and my blood protein level is slightly below normal I’m conflicted about how low I should go. I can feel my legs have gotten weaker.
Hello! Check out this video that Dr. Hashmi (nephrologist) and I did on lowering proteinuria: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OBPvBgq8s7w.html
For stage2 plus protein in urine age 73 still use 0.8X per Kg? Stanford doctor told to use “1” per Kg due to older age. I am do 30 mins resistance training 3 times per wk
You definitely want to go with the individualized advice your doctor gave you! I mention in the video that in early stages (1-3) and over 60 years old, protein may not be as restricted due to increased risk of muscle loss, falls, etc. If your doctor recommended 1 g/kg that still keeps you less than the “over 1.3 g/kg”which is usually advised against.
Why make this so confusing and complicated. Most people don't measure their weight in kilograms or use an equation when preparing meals. Why not come-up with whole numbers so people can figure it things out for themselves. And what about the latest large scale studies stating people in the early stage of CKD need more protein. My Neporologist and Internist are saying one thing and you're saying something else. Who should be believed !
I address the recent study and protein needs for older populations (over 60 and especially over 75 years old) in early stages of CKD (1-3) in this video. Also, protein in grams per kilogram body weight is how protein needs are calculated for people with kidney disease, and also for the general population. So that is why I explain how to make those calculations here.
These are total protein (so plant and animal). However, if someone is going higher on protein it is better to be minimally processed plant protein than animal protein!
As long as the portion fits individual potassium needs they can fit. They are a more concentrated source of carbohydrate/sugar too so it usually best to pair with healthy fat/protein :)
Soy beans are high in potassium, so they're not included on the low-moderate potassium list. That doesn't mean they can't be consumed. As long as the portion/frequency fits individual potassium needs! Also, tofu is a low potassium soy option and tempeh more moderate potassium :)
