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Plant-Based Protein for CKD Patients
The definition of plant-based diets varies, but the term typically means a diet high in grains, vegetarian protein sources, fruits, and vegetables. Plant-based diets are sometimes vegan or simply lower in animal products than the typical diet of most people, especially meats and cow’s milk dairy sources. To eat a more plant-based diet, you’ll need … Read more
How Oxalates Affect Kidney Health: What You Need to Know to Prevent Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are a painful condition that affects 1 out of 11 adults. Stones are formed in the kidneys from certain minerals and waste products. While a stone is traveling from the kidney through the urinary tract, significant abdominal and side pain is common. When stones are more severe, the pain is sometimes joined with … Read more
Choosing Healthy Cooking Oils for People with Chronic Kidney Disease
Choosing a healthier cooking oil is important for the heart and overall health of everyone. Too much fat or the wrong kinds of fats can cause issues with your heart, blood vessels, and kidneys. High intake of saturated and trans fats may raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, and types of … Read more
Nutrition Essentials for Managing Chronic Kidney Disease
According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control, about 35.5 million people in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD). When you have chronic kidney disease, your kidneys aren’t functioning as well as they did previously. The kidneys help make red blood cells, clean the blood, filter out waste products, and play a … Read more
How to Manage Hypertension with Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that develops when the organs in your body responsible for filtering the blood are damaged, meaning that the waste debris from cells, and toxins from things like alcohol that we consume can’t be excreted properly by the body. It is often only diagnosed when something else goes wrong … Read more
Moving from Hawaii to the Mainland? Donate Your Car to Kidney Cars
There is nothing that says “stress” quite as well as moving to another state or town. On top of coordinating the packing of your entire house, the changing of your job and onboarding to your next one, and saying goodbye to all your friends and family around you, you also have to deal with all … Read more
Sustaining Hawaii Episode 84: Healthy Eating
Welcome to another insightful edition of Sustaining Hawaii. Today, we summarize a fascinating conversation between Rick Hamada and Jenna Copley from the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii. They discuss various aspects of healthy eating, including the importance of reading nutrition labels, managing carbohydrate intake, and the benefits of consuming whole fruits over juices. For those … Read more
Sustaining Hawaii Episode 82: Earth Month
In a recent segment of the “Sustaining Hawaii Radio Show,” Jenna Copley from the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii shared her insights and experiences, emphasizing the importance of plant-based diets. As a registered dietitian with a unique background in farming, Jenna discussed how plant-centric eating not only benefits individual health but also plays a crucial … Read more
Join the Movement: Hawaii’s Kidney Summit 2024 for Community Health Empowerment
The National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii (NKFH) recognizes the need for a cohesive community action plan to address the growing impact of kidney disease on population health. As a result, NKFH is organizing Hawaii’s first Kidney Stakeholder Summit on April 11, 2024, at the Ko’olau Ballrooms & Conference Center to analyze the burden of kidney … Read more