How to Spring Clean your Diet
What is clean eating? Read on for some simple steps to spring clean your diet!
May
2025
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Mar
2025
24
Anti-Inflammatory Eating: What Kidney Patients Need to Know
Maintaining a healthy diet is paramount for individuals with kidney disease. Healthline's video provides a comprehensive look at anti-inflammatory eating. While our focus is on kidney health, we recognize that overall well-being is interconnected. Healthline's...
Feb
2025
19
American Heart Health Month
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of kidney decline and the number one cause of death in the US? 💔 But with a little extra attention to your heart health, you can help prevent the domino effect of dysfunction in the rest of your body. February is...
Feb
2025
14
Foodie Friday Find: Thai Vegetable Curry
Craving something flavorful and healthy? We've got you covered with this week's Foodie Friday Find: a stunning Thai vegetable curry, adapted for kidney health with the expert guidance of Balboa Nephrology's Registered Dietitian and Health Educator, Min...
Feb
2025
1
Foodie Friday Find…Berry Smoothie
Fuel your body and kickstart your day right! 💪 Breakfast is especially important for those on dialysis. A nutritious morning meal can make a real difference. Try this kidney-friendly, low-potassium smoothie: 🍓 Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries,...
Jan
2025
31
Phosphorus and CKD: Keeping Your Levels in Check
Living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) means paying attention to things you might not have thought about before, like phosphorus. It's a mineral that's essential for lots of things – strong bones, energy, you name it. But when your kidneys aren't working as well...
Jan
2025
24
Foodie Friday Find…Maple Balsamic Chicken
Spice Up Your Dinner Routine with Maple Balsamic Chicken Tired of bland and boring meals on your renal diet? You don't have to sacrifice flavor for your health! This delicious Maple Balsamic Chicken recipe from the National Kidney Foundation is proof that...
Jan
2025
21
Foods to Limit or Avoid if You Have Kidney Disease
If you’re living with kidney disease, managing your diet is crucial for maintaining your overall health and slowing the progression of the condition. This involves limiting or avoiding certain foods that can put extra strain on your kidneys. Here are 17 foods...
Jan
2025
17
Top 5 Tips to Reduce Your Sugar Intake
This year, let’s resolve to reduce added sugars in our diet! As a kidney health dietitian at Balboa Nephrology I focus a lot of time educating on how we can protect our kidneys with proper blood sugar control. Excessive consumption of sugar has been associated with...
Dec
2024
13
Plate Planning For Kidney Protection
As a kidney health dietitian at Balboa Nephrology, I spend a lot of time educating on the ideal plate built around how much protein to consume to protect kidneys from further damage. When not functioning properly, waste from protein digestion can build up in the...
