Obesity is a significant risk factor diabetes, hypertension and both of which are the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Hence, it is important to lose weight. If you are aiming weight loss, increasing the protein intake is one of the hallmarks. High protein diet when combined with a low carbohydrate and low calorie […]
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I usually come across individuals who originally belong to India but have been living in different parts of United States of America like Calfornia, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvaniya, Florida, etc and seeeking dietary guidance for chronic kidney disease. On the other hand, there are a couple of individuals who may be staying there on
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How I managed? is a series of blogs dedicated to real life cases where I, Dr Rachana Jasani; will be penning down a few of my patients journeys and how I modified their diet which helped them avoid complications. Todays first episode of this series is dedictated to dietary restrictions for chronic kidney disease i.e.
Salt is an indispensable component of daily diet. When this mineral is restricted, especially in renal diet; it may seem uncomfortable and at times also intolerable. This is when a Renal Dietitian can help you fix this issue by suggesting healthy substitutes of salt. For patients with kidney issues, controlling salt intake is crucial for
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Introduction Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function. Managing CKD requires supportive care which includes dietary changes. These dietary changes can be elucidated by a qualified Renal Dietitian who can best understand your kidney related woes. Whilst a kidney diet includes restriction of several nutrients like salt, proteins, etc,
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