You are what you eat; however, there is a lot more that is happening inside our bodies that is just as important. Digestion is a core function of the human body, of which digestive enzymes and other chemicals are an essential component in the metabolism and absorption of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from our…
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…
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…
Today I wanted to introduce you to a really simple technique designed to help to hydrate your body quickly and easily that also takes some of the load off your kidneys and helps them function at an increased level. But before we get to that let’s first take a look at what role water actually…
Protein requirements tend to cause confusion in most people but for those with kidney disease, the confusion can be even greater. Do people with kidney disease need more protein? Or less protein? Do protein requirements change depending on your stage of kidney disease? Read on if you’d like to find out because I’m going to…
I know people with kidney disease are frequently bombarded with all the foods they should avoid so today I wanted to flip the table and instead focus on something to add to your diet. And don’t worry, it’s something that tastes good too……….. Berries! Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re delicious,…
With its recent legalization in many countries, the popularity of CBD is booming. There are many claims out there about what CBD can do but where does the truth lie? Today I thought we could dig a bit deeper into what CBD is, how it works and its potential for use in people with kidney…
Hi all! Today I wanted to talk about protein. Protein as most would know is at the heart of many discussions when it comes to treating and managing kidney disease, but for many, it remains a mystery. Questions such as: Does protein cause further kidney damage? How much should I take during each stage of…
Fast-food. I know it sure is convenient, and there sure is something satisfying about hoeing into your favourite fast food. But the fact of the matter is, that fast food is, well, garbage. Shocked? I’m sure. *Sheepishly* For me, my weakness is fish and chips. Can’t get enough of that golden fried goodness :-). Though…
Asparagus has been used as a medicinal food/herb since before the time of Christ; even its botanical name points to this, Asparagus officinalis. Officinalis is given in acknowledgment of its “official” use as a therapeutic herb. This highly sought-after and valued herb is native to both European and Asian cultures, and this is shown in…
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