A healthy gut, rich in beneficial bacteria and microorganisms, plays an important role in your digestive system and keeps your kidneys functioning well. Check out our blog for five strategies for healthy eating that can help you keep your gut healthy. READ MORE >>

Like many of us, Kidney Kitchen contributor Dr. Blake Shusterman loves high-potassium foods like bananas, sweet potatoes and avocados. If you're someone who gets confused by one-size-fits-all potassium recommendations for people with kidney disease, check out his latest guest blog post to help you navigate this nutrient READ MORE >>

The drinks you choose to quench your thirst can have a big impact on your kidney health? Dr. Blake Shusterman, a Kidney Kitchen® contributor known as The Cooking Doc®, shared his top 5 drinks for people with kidney disease on our blog. READ MORE >>

As a nephrologist, food lover, cook and Kidney Kitchen® contributor, Dr. Blake Shusterman knows that choosing the right foods can make a big difference in your kidney health. Read his top tips for how you can better manage your kidney disease through food on our blog. READ MORE >>

To celebrate Heart Month, we spoke with AKF’s newest Kidney Kidney Kitchen®, NIH NHLBI's The Heart Truth program, and our friends NIDDK about how people with kidney disease can manage their heart health through food. Learn what they had to say on our blog. READ MORE >>

Many people ring in the new year with a promise to make healthier choices. If you have kidney disease, one of the best things you can do to manage or even slow down the progression of the disease is to eat and drink healthy, kidney-friendly foods and fluids. AKF's Kidney Kitchen® is a great resource to help you get started, and we’ve cooked up some exciting updates over the past few months to help you conquer your New Year’s resolution. READ MORE >>

Do you struggle to find the motivation to cook over a hot stove or grill during the summer? We've got you covered! Check out our latest blog post for tricks that will allow you stay cool in the kitchen and keep cooking kidney-friendly meals all summer long. READ MORE >>

Your renal dietitian can work with you to create a meal plan that you'll want to follow, and sticking to that plan is key to managing your kidney disease or kidney failure. Learn more about this important member of your care team on our blog. READ MORE >>

We spoke with dietitian Susan Zogheib, our newest Kidney Kitchen contributor, about her experience, bestselling renal diet cookbooks, why she loves working with kidney patients and the advice she has for kidney-friendly eating. READ MORE >>

During the COVID-19 crisis, you’ll want to be efficient and flexible when shopping for groceries. Here are tips for creating a kidney-friendly pandemic pantry that will allow you to stick to the food and fluid recommendations from your doctor and dietitian. READ MORE >>

Is your family doing a virtual Easter or Passover dinner this year? Don't forget to include kidney-friendly foods on your plate! Faith leaders who are part of the kidney community told us how they approach special holiday meals. READ MORE >>

As we adjust to the new normal of shutdowns during the coronavirus (#COVID19) crisis, many people with kidney disease are wondering how they can safely stick to their food and fluid plans. Our blog has tips for safely ordering groceries and takeout delivery. READ MORE >>