As a dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking about how food impacts our bodies, from our hearts to our guts. But one pair of organs often gets overlooked until there’s a problem: our kidneys. These ...

Credit: Getty Images Nutrition opportunities in kidney disease management extend far beyond the traditional focus on preventing malnutrition and managing mineral balance. Nephrology providers can ...

Vegan and pesco-vegetarian diets were associated with better kidney function compared with nonvegetarian diets, according to study data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition. In addition, the ...

Black beans and kidney beans are pantry staples known for their fiber, plant protein, and mineral content. There are small ...

In this Ask The Professor Q&A, David St-Jules, a registered dietitian and assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition, and Dr. John Westhoff, associate professor in the School of Medicine and ...

A dietary pattern that meets patients’ protein and other nutrient needs provides long-term success for kidney health. Like many chronic conditions, chronic kidney disease is a nutrition-related health ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kidney stones form when crystal-forming substances build up in the urine. Yogurt, kefir, oranges, veggies and chickpeas may help ...

The EAT-Lancet planetary health diet may reduce chronic kidney disease risks, particularly for individuals with specific genetic variants and those with certain environmental health challenges, ...

Somewhere along the way, “kidney-friendly diet” became code for boring food. Plain rice. Boiled vegetables. No salt. No spice. Just a sad-looking plate that feels more like punishment than nourishment ...

If you walk down the beverage aisle in the grocery store, you may notice sparkling water has taken up more shelf space than five to ten years ago. Both flavored and unflavored sparkling water are ...