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Lamb Stew Meal Plan

This meal plan will suit those who have advanced kidney disease and require a daily intake of 2260kcal and …

Lemon Sole Meal Plan

This meal plan will suit those who have advanced kidney disease and require a daily intake of 2250kcal and …

Cherry Tomato and Basil Omelette Meal Plan

This meal plan will suit those who have advanced kidney disease and/or require a daily intake of 1451kcal a…

Homemade Chicken Burger Meal Plan

This meal plan will suit those who have advanced kidney disease and require a daily intake of 1530kcal and …

Salt

‘A high salt intake holds onto water, increases blood pressure and increases thirst making it harder to fol…

Role of the Kidney

‘Measuring the size of a fist and located in your lower back, the kidneys are a hive of activity. Find out …

Protein to build

‘Dietary protein in adequate amounts is required for normal body function, growth and repair but too much…

Potassium and protecting your heart

‘A high potassium level in your blood stream is serious and can cause an irregular heart beat leading to a …

Phosphate Swap Shop

AVOID TRY INSTEAD Meat Liver, kidney, pate, sausages, salami, meat pastes …

Phosphate Dietary Load

‘A high phosphate level in your blood (hyperphosphataemia) can over time, shorten your life, weaken your …

Phosphate Additives

‘Advice from the Kidney (Renal) Dietitians on the importance of avoiding food containing phosphate additi…

Stages of Kidney Disease

The Irish Nephrology Society currently recommends classifying Chronic Kidney Disease into five stages based…

Managing Fluid Intake

‘Managing fluid intake is often a balancing act when you have kidney disease. Here, the Kidney (Renal) Di…

Energy to Fuel Life

‘Advice from the Kidney (Renal) Dietitians on the importance of adequate energy in your kidney diet.’ &…

Adapting Recipes

‘Learn to adapt your favourite home cooked foods making them suitable for your kidney diet.’ The good…

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