Kidney Health Tips
Published on in Nephrology News
Published on in Nephrology News
Did you know kidney disease affects about 850 million people worldwide? Chronic kidney disease is a serious condition that can lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and death. With appropriate access to basic diagnostics and early treatment, kidney disease can be prevented and progression to end-stage kidney disease can be delayed.
Your kidneys are your body’s natural filtration system. They filter about 45 gallons of blood per day. It’s important to keep your kidneys healthy so they can perform this vital task. In consultation with your doctor or dietitian, eating the right foods and snacks can support kidney health.
Below are two snack recipes created by dietitians in our Division of Nephrology.
Contributed by Liz Coover, RD, and Elisha Pavlick, RD
A serving of popcorn is 3 cups and contains 95 mg of sodium, 105 mg of phosphorus, and 159 mg of potassium.
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Contributed by Liz Coover, RD, and Elisha Pavlick, RD
Serve with carrots, celery or any of your favorite vegetables. A serving of veggie dip is 2 tablespoons and contains 260 mg of sodium, 49 mg of phosphorus, and 91 mg of potassium.
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