When living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), it can sometimes feel like the list of foods you’re told to avoid is never-ending. Peanuts and peanut butter are often no exception to this list, which prompts the question: are peanuts bad for kidneys? Peanuts Nutrition Generally speaking, peanuts and peanut butter are a great source of […]
Edith
Edith Yang, RD, CSR, CLT, FAND is a registered dietitian Board-Certified in Renal Nutrition, a Certified LEAP Therapist, Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, cookbook author, and the owner of Healthy Mission Dietitian, Inc. Edith has experience working with a variety of patients and is passionate about all things related to food. She specializes in kidney nutrition, weight management, GI issues, food intolerances/sensitivities, diabetes, heart health, and general nutrition. Her goal is to empower people to properly fuel and nourish their bodies to live happy, healthy lives and prevent many chronic illnesses. “Healthy Alternatives, Infinite Possibilities!” is her motto and she enjoy helping my clients cultivate a joyful relationship with food and learn how to adapt and thrive on their health journey. She wants to empower her clients with the knowledge to know how foods impact their body and their health and how they can make realistic and sustainable changes to live healthy lives and feel their very best.
Top 12 Low Sodium Asian Sauces
Asian cuisine is often known for being salty and having a high sodium content, yet there are so many other flavors that go into it! Learning how to cook with less salt and using lower sodium products in everyday cooking is an essential skill to learn for those with Chronic Kidney Disease. *This post may […]
Heart Healthy Fats For Kidney Disease
February is National Heart Month! Let’s talk about all how to choose healthy fat for kidney and cardiovascular disease! In the 1960s, the low-fat trend took the country by storm and was often promoted by physicians to patients with heart disease. So, why are we talking about eating fat for kidney disease? I thought fat […]
8 Simple Swaps For A Healthy & Happy Lunar New Year
What Is Lunar Year? Lunar New Year is celebrated by many East Asian Countries (Taiwan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Mongolia, Tibet, and Singapore). It’s an important holiday in these counties and is tied to the lunar-solar calendar. Traditionally, it is a time to honor household ancestors and deities. Because this holiday follows the Chinese lunar […]
Chronic Disease Prevention: Physical Activity
If you have a chronic disease, such as heart disease, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease, exercise can help manage your symptoms. If you are not regularly exercising, getting started can be the hardest part. Remember, along with your diet and medications, regular physical activity is essential to managing your chronic disease. Exercise can help you […]
Managing Chronic Disease: 5 tips from a Registered Dietitian
Being diagnosed with a chronic disease can feel blindsided, especially if you had no prior warning signs or symptoms. You’re left with hundreds of questions- none of which are in the tri-fold brochure your doctor sent you home with. You can choose to either let your chronic disease live your life for you, or you […]
How to Make a Healthy Plate with Asian Foods
A healthy, balanced plate can take on many different shapes and forms. Not only does it vary from culture to culture, but from person to person as well. The principles of how to make a healthy plate remain the same regardless of where you come from. Let’s take a look at how to use traditional […]
Do I Need To Avoid Foods High In Phosphorus?
This post was written by Atziri Villafana, dietetic intern, and reviewed/edited by Edith Yang, RD, CSR, CLT, FAND. Patients with kidney disease are often told to follow a low-phosphorus diet. Unfortunately, most people do not know what phosphorus is or why too much can be harmful. A low phosphorus diet can be overwhelming to learn […]
How to Make Healthier Holiday Choices
Family, friends & holiday traditions call for gathering around the dinner table all season long! While the holiday season brings so much love and cheer, it can also bring about stress over managing weight and chronic disease. Routines are typically askew or thrown off entirely when it comes to holiday parties and spending extra time […]
Is Monosodium Glutamate Bad For You?
This post was written by Wendy Chung, dietetic intern, and reviewed/edited by Edith Yang, RD, CSR, CLT, FAND What is ‘Monosodium Glutamate?’ Monosodium glutamate is known as MSG and it is a food additive related to the terminology “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome”. It is very likely that you have heard about the effects of MSG. These […]
