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Weight Management for People with Kidney Disease
People with kidney disease often have additional health issues, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. For those who are overweight or obese, losing weight can help improve some of these conditions, especially managing blood sugar and lowering blood pressure. Developing healthier habits over time can help you lose weight and improve your … Read more
Healthy Holiday Eating for the Kidney Diet
The holidays are a time of cozy indulgence, full of meals and treats we don’t eat every day. Since holiday meals are typically special to us, they often include more calories, more sugary and starchy foods, and larger portions, which can really add up. It’s hard enough to eat a reasonably healthy diet during the … Read more
Food Trends for a Kidney-Friendly Diet: Which Should I Try or Skip?
Each year, new food and nutrition trends emerge in the media or our social circles. For those with chronic conditions like kidney disease, it can be hard to understand which trends are beneficial and which may be harmful. Below, we’ll help you understand which current trends might have some benefits, and which you should avoid. … Read more
All About Phosphorus and Kidney Disease
Phosphorus is an abundant and essential mineral in the human body. We need phosphorus from our diet because it’s necessary for all cell functions, works with calcium to build strong bones, and helps with energy production, among many other vital roles. Although we need to eat some phosphorus in our diet since it’s so essential … Read more
Healthy Nutrition Boosts for the Kidney Diet
While many people think the kidney diet has to be bland since it’s limited in salt, potassium, and phosphorus, there’s still room for creativity. Monitoring your diet is often necessary when you have kidney disease, but there may be more room than you think to incorporate fun, nutrient-rich elements into your diet. Read on for … Read more
Nutrition for People with Diabetes and Kidney Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control, as many as 1 in 3 people with diabetes may have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Over time, high blood sugar from diabetes can cause damage to the blood vessels in the kidneys, which may lead to chronic kidney disease. For people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) … Read more
6 Nutrition Myths and Misconceptions for Kidney Diets
Diet guidelines for kidney disease often cause confusion because the same guidelines don’t apply to everyone. Your diet needs and restrictions depend on your current stage of chronic kidney disease, lab results, and any other medical diagnoses or health issues you might have. Even though a person’s diet for kidney disease requires individualization, it’s easy … Read more
Join the 2025 Hawaii Kidney Walk at Kapiolani Park!
Visit Registration Page Mark your calendars and lace up your sneakers for Saturday, March 29, 2025, as the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii proudly hosts the annual Hawaii Kidney Walk at the picturesque Kapiolani Park! Festivities kick off bright and early at 8:00 AM, providing participants a fun-filled morning before embarking on a scenic and … Read more
The DASH diet and Kidney Disease
The DASH diet, or the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet, is a nutrition plan that helps manage hypertension, or high blood pressure, and lower cardiovascular risk. Recent studies have also shown that the DASH diet may positively impact kidney health, even for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Luckily, the DASH diet shares many … Read more