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Information and tools to help you manage your renal diet

Potassium Management Resources

Managing your potassium intake is an important part of a healthy kidney diet. Read our blog posts and fact sheets on potassium management and find tips on making informed nutrition choices. Plus, explore a variety of kidney-friendly recipes designed to help you enjoy flavorful meals while maintaining optimal potassium levels.

Fact Sheet:

Potassium and Chronic Kidney Disease (PDF)

Selected Posts from The Dietitians’ Blog

Kidneys, Beans and Greens

By Claire Chartrand MSc. RD Traditional dietary guidelines for people with chronic kidney disease recommended avoiding many plant-based foods such […]

Kidney Friendly Cooking for people with chronic kidney disease: a NEW COOKBOOK!

This is a guest blog by Leah Butcher, dietetic summer student at Kidney Foundation of Canada At the Kidney Foundation, […]

What about potassium additives?

Last month, I blogged about the growing body of evidence that has nephrology healthcare professionals worried about the potential public […]

Selected Recipes

Tuna Rice Casserole

If low sodium tuna is unavailable, use regular tuna, drain well and rinse with water in a sieve for 1 minute. Freeze leftover casserole in individual portion sizes and use at a time when you have no time or energy to prepare a meal.

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. 

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