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Diabetes
Blood Pressure
Hyperlipidemia
Weight Management
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Wellness
Recipes

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Why Is Blood Pressure Monitoring Important for Kidney Disease?

While you should be watching your blood pressure if you have kidney disease, knowing why and how often to check it can be confusing. Remember that kidney disease and high blood pressure together can not only further damage the kidneys, but increase your risk for heart disease and also death. For a long-lasting, comfortable life, take medications regularly, eat healthfully, and exercise to keep your blood pressure under 120/80.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
May 18, 2022

I Have Kidney Disease. Why Monitor My Blood Sugar?

Whether you have Diabetes or just a family history of it, keeping an eye on your blood sugar is crucial to protect your kidneys from further damage. You should check both your Hemoglobin A1C via a lab test, and your blood sugar at home (especially fasted and after meals). Keeping blood sugar controlled with a healthful diet, exercise, and medications will help you protect your kidneys from further damage.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
May 18, 2022

Kidney Disease and Potassium

Potassium is an essential nutrient that helps our muscles move and can even help lower blood pressure. However, balanced potassium levels are important, especially in CKD. By getting regular labs done and working with your doctor or Registered Dietitian, you can find a balance of potassium intake to help reach your optimal health!

Anna Sramek, RD
May 13, 2022

Nutrition Tips For End-Stage Kidney Disease

If you have end-stage kidney disease, this means that your kidneys are having trouble balancing certain minerals and filtering toxins from digestion. This can lead to loss of calcium from the bones, trouble with your heart rhythm, and severe pain and symptoms that affect your ability to do simple daily tasks. Keep reading to learn some great nutrition tips for end-stage kidney disease.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 25, 2022

Tips To Help You Gain Weight (And Not Lose It)

When we lose our appetite, we may find ourselves losing too much weight. This can increase the risk of health problems associated with being underweight. If you are underweight, at risk of being underweight, or losing weight at a dangerously fast pace due to illness or medications, then you may be looking to either gain some weight or prevent further weight loss. Read on for some healthy tips to help control your weight.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 15, 2022

Having Trouble Jump-Starting your Exercise Routine?

The key to getting started with exercise is to envision your future with fitness, plan out your goals, start slowly and build up to your goal gradually. Find a support system to keep you motivated and consistent about exercising. Changing habits doesn’t happen in a day, and often we need someone (other than ourselves) to keep us on track. Stay honest - as your abilities and stamina improve, gradually increase the amount of time you exercise, and raise the bar until you get to your goal.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 15, 2022

Cholesterol Basics

Do you have a new diagnosis of high cholesterol? Have you had elevated cholesterol for years, but never knew exactly what to do to treat it properly? Here we’ll go through the basics of cholesterol - what it is, what it does, where it comes from, and how to control it.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 15, 2022

Healthy Fat Sources and Portions

People often hear about “healthy fats,” and they’re told that they should eat more. But what, exactly is healthy? Is it everything from plants? What about chocolate or coconut? While everyone wonders what’s the healthiest fats for them, there are some that are better than others. Read on to know what fats are the best for you, and how much you should eat.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 15, 2022