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Information and tools to help you manage your renal diet

Nutrition and Children: How to balance optimal nutrition and a kidney-friendly diet? 

Without adequate nutrition, children’s growth and development might be compromised. For children with chronic Kidney disease a healthy diet can be tricky. Learn more about optimal nutrition and a kidney-friendly diet in this article.


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Mental Health and Food: How What We Eat Can Impact How We Feel 

You might know that nutrition has an immense effect on our physical health, but did you also know that the food we eat can impact our mental well-being as well? Read this blog post to learn more.

Kidney-Friendly Eating: Saving Cost and Reducing Food Waste

With skyrocketing food prices, managing a kidney-friendly diet and staying within the budget can be challenging. The good news is that enjoying a nutritious and balanced diet doesn’t have to be expensive. This blog post will offer tangible tips and tricks to lower food costs and avoid food waste.

What to Eat When You Have Stage 1 or 2 Kidney Disease 

If you have been diagnosed with early kidney disease, stage 1 or 2, you are probably wondering what you should be eating to help preserve your kidney function. Nutrition plays a crucial role in how fast or slow your kidney function declines.  The steps in this post can help protect your kidney function and slow the progression of kidney disease. 

Other Resources

How to Find a Dietitian

Dietitians play an important role in managing chronic kidney disease and maintaining the health of your kidneys. This blog post explains the role of a dietitian and how to find one to support you on your kidney journey. 

What to Eat When You Have Stage 1 or 2 Kidney Disease

If you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease it’s important to make early lifestyle and dietary changes that can help slow its progression. This blog post shares practical tips to support long-term kidney function. 

The material contained on this website does not constitute medical advice and is intended for informational purposes only. No one associated with The Kidney Foundation of Canada will answer medical questions via email. Please consult a health care professional for specific treatment recommendations.