Zinc Taste Test: How Do You Know if You Are Getting Enough?
What is zinc and why do we need it? A zinc taste test, or other types of monitoring for a zinc deficiency, can be a helpful tool considering zinc is an essential mineral involved in so many body processes. Zinc is needed for processes like immune function, growth and development, blood sugar regulation, wound healing […]
Easy Low FODMAP Fast Food Options for IBS Management
IBS clients always ask me, “What low FODMAP fast food options can I have when I am on the road or in a rush?” If you have ever tried the low FODMAP diet, eating out can be a challenge. Whether you are going to a sit-down restaurant or a fast-food joint, frustration and confusion ensues. […]
Mastering Chronic Kidney Disease Nutrition: Strategies for Renal Health
If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or renal insufficiency, you may feel lost and overwhelmed. How do I manage it? Will I need dialysis? A transplant? The reality of CKD is that everyone is different. For some, GFR may stay the same for a very long time. For others, it may drop quickly, […]
Sip Smart: The Ultimate Guide to Kidney Friendly Drinks!
Kidney-Friendly Drinks and How to Choose It’s important to find kidney-friendly drinks if you are managing kidney disease. Water is definitely important, and you should drink up (as long as your nephrologist has not put you on a fluid restriction). But let’s be real, water can get old sometimes, and you may be wondering what other […]
Maximize Your Gut Health with Better Nutrition Choices: A Comprehensive Guide
There is a lot of buzz about our gut health and how important it is for our overall well being. Connections have been found between gut microbiome health and many chronic conditions, like autoimmune diseases, PCOS, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, skin conditions, depression, anxiety, and more. Gut health nutrition is growing traction as […]
Morning Fuel: 20 Simple and Delicious Breakfasts for Kidney Disease
When you’ve been diagnosed with kidney disease, it can be scary and overwhelming, especially when you get on google and are told you can’t eat any of your favorite foods. Because nutrition goals for CKD can vary greatly from person to person we highly suggest meeting with someone to discuss your specific needs. However, we are […]
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12 Recipes to Make in the Crockpot for Diabetics
Making recipes in the crockpot for diabetics and blood sugar management can be helpful meal prep tool! Home prepared meals can help ensure a good balance of protein, carb, fat and fiber to set you up for a better blood sugar response. I love to use my crockpot for meal prep while I’m at […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Supplements for Inflammation
What is Inflammation? Most individuals have heard of the word inflammation at some point or another. Whether that be on TV or from a physician. Typically, the term is used to explain the triggering of the immune system in response to an insult. This insult is generally an injury or an infection. When the immune […]
10 Low Sodium Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
What can I eat for Thanksgiving dinner if I need to follow a low sodium diet? Typically my answer to this question, is that Thanksgiving is one meal out of hundreds of meals in a year. An occasional high sodium dinner is most likely not going to impact your health. However, I know there are […]