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Fall Highlight: 3 Types of Squash For Your PKD Diet Sep 16, 2024

In this blog, we’re going to highlight some of the best squash for your PKD diet and share tasty recipes to help you make the most of these seasonal delights.

From versatile spaghetti squash...

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BUN vs. Creatinine: What Do These Kidney Function Labs Mean? Aug 13, 2024

As a Registered Dietitian (RD), who specializes in kidney nutrition for Polycystic Kidney Disease, I want to clear up the confusion between BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and creatinine. Understanding...

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How To Adapt A Recipe For PKD: 4 Steps To Success Jul 25, 2024

Adapting recipes for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. By focusing on a few key nutrients and making thoughtful adjustments, you can enjoy...

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Summer Highlight: Good Produce For Your Polycystic Kidney Diet Jun 20, 2024

Summer is HERE!  With rising temps and longer days, summer brings an abundance of fresh produce for your PKD-friendly table.  From crips cucumbers to versatile eggplant and zucchini,...

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The Ultimate Truth About Potassium, PKD, and Your Kidney Health May 09, 2024

Navigating nutrition for Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) can be downright confusing, especially with all the misinformation and conflicting opinions out there.  Many of the dietary...

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Is Starfruit Something You Should Avoid With Polycystic Kidney Disease? Apr 16, 2024

Is starfruit something you need to avoid with Polycystic Kidney Disease? The short answer is yes.  The bigger question is... WHY?  Keep reading to learn more about starfruit, the toxins...

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Spring Highlight: Produce With Perks For PKD [plus recipes] Apr 08, 2024

As we transition from Winter to Spring not only do we get warmer weather and longer days but also a whole new crop of fresh produce!  This blog will highlight three of our favorite,...

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Winter Highlight: 3 Veggies with Perks for PKD Plus Recipes Apr 07, 2024

Looking to mix up your winter meals with some seasonal vegetables? You are in the right place. In this blog, we are going to highlight three winter veggies – cabbage, carrots, and butternut...

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Are Eggs Good For Polycystic Kidney Disease? Feb 22, 2024

Each year, Americans eat, on average, over 280 eggs.  That's a lot of eggs! But are eggs good for PKD? In this blog, we will uncover whether eggs should, and can play a role in your...

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Vitamin C Supplements: Are They Safe For Polycystic Kidney Disease? Aug 16, 2023

Is Vitamin C good for the kidneys and Polycystic Kidney Disease? 

In this blog, we will explore Vitamin C, its beneficial roles in the body, how much you need and how to get it through...

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Smoother PKD Lab Draws: 5 Tips and Why They Help Jul 19, 2023

Getting labs drawn is nerve-racking.  I have found many folks with PKD absolutely dread them, experience some anxiety leading up to them, and often feel they are “just waiting for bad...

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Hydration for PKD: How To Mix It Up Jun 14, 2023

About 60% of our bodies are made up of water.  It is essential for life and good hydration helps deliver nutrients to cells, aids digestion, regulates body temperature, removes waste, and even...

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