Fluid Restriction in CKD
Struggling with fluid restriction due to CKD? Discover tips to stay refreshed while limiting fluid intake. Learn about why it's important an
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Jul 25, 20244 min read
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"What drinks are good for kidneys?" And My Top 4 Kidney Friendly Alternatives to Water
Discover my top 4 kidney-friendly alternatives to water and how to stay hydrated this summer while living with CKD!
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Jul 11, 20245 min read
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Q & A: Is Coffee Good For Kidney Disease?
If you’re anything like me, nothing hits quite like that first cup of coffee in the morning. But, if you have kidney disease, I’m sure...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Jul 7, 20243 min read
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Kidney Friendly Foods: From the Freezer Section
Sticking to a kidney-friendly diet can be overwhelming because so much of a renal diet relies on eating fresh, non-processed food. That...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Jun 6, 20244 min read
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Best Cooking Oil for High Heat Cooking
In 2024, I hope that we’re all over the non-fat, low-fat, fat-free nutrition advice from the 90’s. It was terrible then and it’s terrible...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
May 17, 20244 min read
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Salt Free Seasoning For Kidney Health
You’ve just found out that you have kidney disease or high blood pressure and your provider tells you that you need to “cut back on the...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
May 8, 20244 min read
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The Mediterranean Diet for Kidney Disease
The Mediterranean diet is a plant-heavy diet eaten by people living around the Mediterranean Sea. It places a focus on eating fresh...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
May 1, 20244 min read
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The Best Kidney Health Supplement
I know that you want to take care of your kidneys the best that you can. And fortunately that can mean adding things into your diet...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Apr 18, 20243 min read
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My Favorite Kidney Friendly Snacks
Discover delicious and kidney-friendly snacks to keep handy in your bag, purse, or desk, including diabetic and low potassium options!
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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A Suprising Cause of High Potassium in Kidney Disease - And 5 Low Potassium Foods to Resolve It
Potassium is unfairly treated in the kidney community. When I was a hospital dietitian, before I specialized in kidney disease, we would...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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Sticking to a Low Phosphorus Diet
One of the biggest concerns that my kidney patients always have is phosphorus and how to stick to a low phosphorus diet. So, let's dig...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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Oatmeal and Kidney Disease
A big bowl of hot oatmeal is a the perfect comfort food for a cool morning. But, what about if you have CKD? Oatmeal and kidney disease...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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Which Milk is Good for Kidney Patients?
There’s nothing like a cold glass of milk with a warm chocolate chip cookie right before bed. But, if you’ve found yourself here, you’re...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Mar 13, 20243 min read
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Is Tea Good for Kidney Disease?
You have chronic kidney disease and your nephrologist has told you to drink plenty of fluid. That’s great because some people with kidney...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Mar 11, 20244 min read
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Which Nuts are Good for Kidneys?
My favorite kinds of snacks can be quickly grabbed on my way out the door and keep me full. Nuts! But, there’s a lot of confusion around...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Mar 8, 20243 min read
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Best Fruits for Kidney Health
There’s nothing like a cold slice of pineapple or a fresh strawberry on a warm day. As the days begin to warm up, a common question that...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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How to Plan a Kidney-Friendly Breakfast
It’s the most important meal of the day! Pancakes, bacon, eggs… just thinking about it makes me want to turn the coffee pot on and get my...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Feb 29, 20245 min read
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Sticking to a Kidney and Diabetes Diet
If you find yourself wondering how you can make a renal and diabetic diet work for you without cutting out all of your favorite foods,...
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Feb 22, 20244 min read
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Cheese and CKD
I give you the run down of our favorite food group - cheese - in this article on cheese and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Feb 15, 20244 min read
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Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease
The whats, hows, and whys of nutrition therapy in chronic kidney disease.
Brandy Winfree Root, RDN, CSR, LDN
Feb 11, 20243 min read
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