Is This The Same as a Ketogenic Diet? The first thing I want to mention before we dive into the world of Ketoanalogues is to discuss what they are NOT. This diet, and its management, have nothing to do with the ketogenic diet or weight loss. This is a scientific dietary management approach for those…
Today, I want to share a yummy vegetarian recipe packed with high-quality plant protein, Tempeh. Currently, the digestibility corrected amino acid score (DIAAS) is a widely acknowledged approach for determining protein quality and proteins with DIAAS equal to or higher than 75 are defined as high-quality according to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the…
The word asparagus originates from the Greek word for stalk or shoot. When it comes to the medicinal properties of Asparagus, and one does a Google search, you are likely to come across two main types of Asparagus. The first one is the common Asparagus Officinalis, the one you will find in the supermarket, you…
Inflammation is a word we hear a lot in the world today and with good reason. It is well known to be a driver in many diseases, particularly chronic diseases, and if not addressed, can impact healing and recovery. We know that diet, lifestyle and environmental factors are contributing factors in driving levels of inflammation…
Sour cherries are one of my favourite fruits to eat when they are in season! I have always liked the slight tart taste of sour cherries but what is even more important is the amazing health benefits that these little cherries pack into their delicious red bodies. So while most of you might have eaten…
There is quite a lot of debate surrounding the health effects of coffee, one minute we’re being told coffee is good for us and the next minute it’s bad. So where does the truth lie? There are a variety of reasons why there might be so many conflicting reports about coffee- different study designs, different…
When discussing some of the important vitamins when it comes to people with CKD, you’re probably used to hearing about vitamin C, vitamin D, and maybe vitamin B12. But what about vitamin E? Well, you may not know that vitamin E has a number of important actions that can be of great benefit in CKD….
Today I wanted to discuss a lesser-known compound that has been linked to the development and progression of kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among other health conditions and that compound is called TMAO. What is TMAO? https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/11/326 TMAO (or Trimethylamine-N-oxide) is a metabolite produced by gut bacteria from choline, phosphatidylcholine and L-carnitine-rich foods (mainly…
Maintaining a kidney-friendly diet really is the cornerstone of improving your kidney health but working out exactly what is contained in your food can be really tricky and may seem overwhelming- if you feel this way, please know that you are not alone! Have a read of this article to help you on your way…
Vitamin C is one of the most talked-about vitamins. The nutrient gets special buzz for its immune-boosting potential but plugging vitamin C’s ability to shorten the common cold only scratches the surface of its role in the body. Wondering why we recommend vitamin C as part of our Kidney Disease Solution Program? Read on to…
Savings: