Staying hydrated in hot weather is important, but can be especially difficult to navigate if you are on fluid restriction or had to give up your favorite soda to avoid excess potassium (reminder to always check your ingredients list for potassium additives!). Added sugars in pre-made beverages can also be a red flag, especially if […]
Category: Diabetes
Can Prediabetes be Reversed?
Leaving your doctor’s office with a diagnosis of pre-diabetes and a couple of generic suggestions from your provider can spark so many negative feelings and emotions. Most times, people ask themselves how this could have even happened— they may have walked in to the doctors appointment thinking they are generally healthy but are now doomed. […]
Are Peanuts Bad for Kidneys?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sodium and Kidney Disease
Hi there! My name is Isabella Tsue and I am one of the Healthy Mission Dietitian’s mentees participating in a Registered Dietitian Mentorship Program organized by the University of Northern Florida. Throughout this mentorship, I have learned about the role of a dietitian and the Asian community and nutrition. Edith Yang, RD, CSR, CLT, FAND, […]
