Protecting your kidneys through healthy eating

A healthy diet may help protect the kidneys, according to two studies presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Potassium additives may make low-sodium meats unsafe for patients with kidney disease

Potassium additives are frequently added to sodium-reduced meat products in amounts that may be dangerous for patients with kidney disease, according to a study presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 at…

Almonds examined for effects on diet quality, appetite, adiposity and cardiovascular disease risk factors

Six new almond-related research studies were presented in San Diego at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN)’s Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology…

Soft drinks and sugar in the diet may have negative effects on the kidneys

Two new studies highlight the potential negative effects that soft drinks and sugar can have on kidney health. Results of these studies were presented at ASN Kidney Week 2013 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA…