Planning out healthy meals for kidney disease can be daunting. It can feel like all your usual foods, especially breakfast foods, are on the “bad” high potassium list. Never fear! This kidney dietitian is here to help you make sense of all of this, and recommend some low potassium breakfast foods to protect your kidneys! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links.  If you click on these links and choose to make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no cost to you). Breakfast & Kidney Health Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right!? I ca ..read more

Liquid IV®️ is everywhere these days! You can find it at Costco, Target, Walmart, Amazon and even pharmacies like CVS. As any diligent kidney stone former, it is a good idea to see if Liquid IV®️ could cause kidney stones before you start adding it to your daily regimen. That is what I am here for! What Is Liquid IV®️? Liquid IV®️ is a drink powder mix that claims to “use smart hydration technology to hydrate better than water alone, through multiple modes of transport. Cellular Transport Technology (CTT®) is the delivery system, used in Hydration Multiplier, designed to enhance rapid absorpti ..read more

This article was written by dietetic student Rebecca Webb & reviewed by Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FAND. Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? This low sodium mac and cheese is the perfect way to enjoy mac and cheese, while still getting to cut down on the salt! Sodium and Health Why is it important to eat low sodium? Too much sodium can cause kidney problems, including stones or kidney disease. Eating too much salt can also lead to other health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke (1) (2). Too much sodium is also linked to kidney stones and kidney disease ..read more

Who doesn’t love a hot dog? It is an American classic whether you are at the ballpark or at a backyard BBQ. But, hot dogs are notoriously high in sodium. This may leave you wondering: do low sodium hot dogs exist? A registered dietitian talks all things sodium and hot dogs! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links.  As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you). Why Look For Low Sodium Hot Dogs? Most hot dogs are surprisingly high in sodium. One hot dog can easily have 25% of the amount of sodium you ..read more

This article was written by dietetic student Rebecca Webb & reviewed by Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FAND. Love pancakes, but don’t want the salt? In this recipe, you’ll see low sodium pancakes can be just as tasty! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links.  As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you). Sodium In Pancakes Pancakes don’t taste salty, so do they really have much sodium? The answer is often yes. The USDA estimates that the average plain, 4-inch pancake has about 167 mg of sal ..read more

This article was written by dietetic student Rebecca Webb & reviewed by Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FAND. Bread is a shocking source of sodium in our diet. Bread alone contribute about 14% of the salt in our diet! Check out these low sodium bread options to fulfill your love of bread, without all the salt! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links.  As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you). Sodium & Health It is important to manage daily salt intake. Eating too much sodium can lead ..read more

You’ve been reading all about the health benefits of collagen. But, if you’ve ever had kidney stones, you know it is a good idea to make sure any supplement you take isn’t linked to kidney stones. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about if it is ok to take collagen with kidney stones. Let’s set the record straight on collagen and kidney stones! What is Collagen? Collagen is a protein found in many body tissues. It is actually the most abundant protein in your body. It makes up most of your connective tissue, skin, tendons, bones and cartilage. There are more than 20 types of collage ..read more

Who doesn’t love a crunchy, tangy and slightly sweet pickle? I sure do! But, pickles are notoriously high in sodium. Pickle lovers, never fear! My low sodium pickle recipe will satisfy your love of pickles without all the salt. Sodium and Health Too much (or too little!) sodium can be harmful. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no more than 2,300mg sodium per day. However, most of us are eating much more than that. Eating too much sodium can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, kidney stones, stroke and even osteoporosis. (1) Remember, less is not always bett ..read more

As a condiment girl, low sodium sauces are essential! A low sodium diet does NOT have to be bland and boring. Low sodium sauces DO exist! This post dives into all of my favorite low sodium sauces – organized by store bought and homemade options! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links.  As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you). Why Are Low Sodium Sauces Important? Most of us are eating way more sodium than we need. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends no more than 2,300mg so ..read more

You’ve probably read it a million times. Tea is “bad” for kidney stones. But, there are MANY different types of tea and different types of kidney stones. What is a tea-lover to do!? Let’s dive into the science behind tea and kidney stones. Tea & Oxalate Tea has such a bad reputation for kidney stones because of oxalate. One cup of black tea has about 27mg of oxalate. Does this mean a kidney stone former should NEVER have tea? Of course not! Simply because you have kidney stones does not mean you need to limit oxalate. In fact, even people who have oxalate kidney stones may not need to be o ..read more