Renal & Urology Nutrition News, Diet Tips

EPA, DHA Supplementation Linked to Reduced Risk for MI, CHD

September 22, 2020

Significant reductions in risk seen for MI, fatal MI, and coronary heart disease events and mortality.

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Updated CKD Nutrition Guideline Released

September 8, 2020

The newest KDOQI guideline for renal nutrition, which took 5 years to develop, expands recommendations to include patients with all stages of chronic kidney disease.

Higher Vitamin D Levels Linked to Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

September 8, 2020

Relationship modified by overall sleep patterns, especially with daytime sleepiness.

Plant-based diets offer a number of health benefits beyond calorie density alone.

Plant Protein Intake Linked to Drop in Overall, CVD Mortality

July 17, 2020

Replacement of energy from animal with plant protein linked to reductions for men, women.

Citrus Fruit May Lower Bladder Cancer Risk

Higher Vitamin C, Carotenoid Intake May Lower Risk for T2DM

July 13, 2020

And, rate of type 2 diabetes lower for participants in highest versus lowest category of whole grain intake.

A vegan diet can be highly nutritious, as it contains a low amount of saturated fats and a high amount of nutrients. Although meat should be avoided, vegans can get the same nutrients through other alternatives such as tofu, tempeh, and seitan. As for food options, vegans can eat anything with the exception of animal products. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are the staple of each meal.

Plant-Based Diet Not Associated With Serious Hyperkalemia in CKD

May 21, 2020

Personalized nutritional counseling appears essential in maintaining a low-protein diet.

Impact of Nutrition on Urologic and Renal Diseases

May 20, 2020

By watching what they eat and drink, patients can control such common problems as overactive bladder, prostatitis, interstitial cystitis, and chronic kidney disease.

Higher intake of fruits and vegetables may help reduce metabolic acidosis risk.

Fruit-, Veggie-Rich Diet May Soon Lower Markers for Cardiac Injury

May 20, 2020

Healthy eating during 8 weeks tied to lower levels of markers for subclinical cardiac damage, strain.

Fatty Foods Possibly Contribute to Prostate Cancer Agressiveness

Americans’ Protein-Rich Diets May Up Heart Disease Risk

March 6, 2020

Findings may have important public health implications for chronic disease prevention.

Canned, Cooked Tomatoes May Cut Prostate Cancer Risk

March 4, 2020

Consumption of canned and cooked tomatoes may be associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer (PCa), according to investigators. A prospective study of 27,934 Adventist men free of cancer at enrollment found that consumption of canned and cooked tomatoes 5 to 6 times a week was significantly associated with a 28% decreased risk of…

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