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Religious Holidays

Ramadan and Chronic Kidney Disease: How to Fast Safely

Can you fast during Ramadan with chronic kidney disease? Tips on hydration, dialysis, blood sugar and the best kidney-friendly foods for Iftar.
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Diet and Cooking

7 Cooking Utensils for a Successful Kidney Diet

Seven cooking utensils a renal dietitian recommends for kidney-friendly cooking, from oil sprayers to non-stick cookware, to help you cook healthier meals at home.
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Hydration

Best Drinks for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): What to Drink and Avoid

The best drinks for chronic kidney disease: water, low-potassium juices, herbal teas and milk alternatives, plus the drinks to limit or avoid with CKD.
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Dairy

Is Dairy Bad for Kidney Disease (CKD)? Milk, Cheese and Yogurt

Can you have dairy with chronic kidney disease? How milk, cheese and yogurt affect phosphorus and potassium, and the best dairy choices for a CKD diet.
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Breakfast

Can You Eat Eggs with Kidney Disease (CKD)?

Are eggs safe if you have chronic kidney disease? Learn how eggs fit into a CKD diet, including protein, phosphorus and cholesterol, and who should be cautious.
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Uric Acid

How to Lower Uric Acid with Kidney Disease (CKD)

High uric acid and gout are common with chronic kidney disease. Learn which high-purine foods to limit and five diet tips to help lower uric acid with CKD.
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Protein

Best Protein Sources for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

The best protein sources for chronic kidney disease: which animal and plant proteins to choose, what to avoid and how much protein to eat with CKD.
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Breakfast

Kidney-Friendly Breakfast Ideas for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Kidney-friendly breakfast ideas for people with chronic kidney disease: what to eat, what to avoid and four balanced CKD breakfast options to start your day.
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Diet and Cooking

Olive Oil and Kidney Disease: Is Olive Oil Good for CKD?

Is olive oil good for kidney disease? Learn why extra virgin olive oil suits a CKD diet, from healthy fats and antioxidants to low sodium, and how to use it.
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