Having a snack when you have IgA Nephropathy can feel overwhelming because often times snacks are loaded with salt, sugar, and empty calories. Snacks instead should be a way to support your energy, refuel your body mid-day or after a workout, and prevent overeating. In this article, we will review what makes a “smart” snack, when to snack, and types of snacks to support your kidneys and overall health.
Introduction Following a kidney-friendly diet for IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) can be challenging, especially if you have been told to change your diet. In addition, food is expensive and meal planning …
If you have IgA Nephropathy (IgAN), your doctor and healthcare team have likely encouraged you to drink more—or perhaps less—water. But how much is the right amount? And what if you don’t enjoy plain water? This article explores why hydration is essential, which foods and drinks count as fluids, and how to stay hydrated when water alone isn’t satisfying.
Many people with IgAN experience swelling in their hands and feet and protein and/or blood in their urine. Doctors typically recommend a low-sodium diet regardless of kidney function, but why? This article reviews what sodium is, why it is important to limit it, and how best to identify and make changes.
Introduction IgA Nephropathy, also known as Berger’s disease, is a kidney disorder where the immune system causes inflammation, leading to protein leakage in the urine (proteinuria). Over time, persistent proteinuria …
Introduction IgA Nephropathy can be a progressive disease that requires a kidney transplant. It is important to be aware of healthy eating habits, safety considerations, and side effects of transplant …
IgA Nephropathy affects people differently. You may be looking for ways to reduce your inflammation or control food sensitivities through food. Many people with IgAN report sensitivities to gluten and may be diagnosed with celiac disease. This article describes the gluten/IgA connection and what a gluten-free diet includes.
Plant-Based Diets have recently gained a lot more attention. Whether choosing more plants for sustainability, avoiding harming animals or your health eating more plants is becoming more commonplace. There are …
Lower potassium diets are common for people with kidney disease, including people with IgA Nephropathy. That does not mean your foods need to be flavorless.
When you have IgA Nephropathy, controlling blood pressure is an important way to protect your kidneys. Your doctor may prescribe you medication to help control your blood pressure; however, you can also do activities at home to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. This article reviews ways you can help to control your blood pressure naturally with IgAN.
When you have IgN, controlling blood pressure is vital. This article reviews ways you can help to control your blood pressure with IgAN.
Eating out with family and friends can be very stressful when you are following a diet for your health. Your IgAN and kidney function status may mean you have many restrictions or only one or two. This article will help you decide what goes best on your plate when eating out.
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