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Kidney Strong Blog
Turning Complex Science into Clear Action
Low-Phosphorus Foods (Better Choices in CKD)
1. Dairy Alternatives Rice milk (unenriched, no phosphate additives) Almond milk (check labels for no added phosphate) Oat milk...
Andrew Kowalski
Sep 101 min read
Phosphorus and Chronic Kidney Disease: Why Diet Matters
Andrew Kowalski, MD, FASN The Role of Phosphorus in the Body Phosphorus is a mineral found in nearly every cell of the bod y. It helps...
Andrew Kowalski
Sep 103 min read
Understanding the Role of Potassium Intake in Chronic Kidney Disease Management
Andrew Kowalski, MD, FASN Introduction Potassium is a critical dietary electrolyte essential for maintaining the electrical gradients...
Andrew Kowalski
Sep 108 min read
🌱 Core Nutrition Moves That Help Slow CKD
Andrew Kowalski, MD FASN Introduction CKD progression is not just influenced by medical therapies. What is often overlooked and likely...
Andrew Kowalski
Sep 105 min read
Top Foods to Boost Your Kidney Health
Maintaining healthy kidneys is essential for overall well-being. The kidneys filter waste, balance fluids, and regulate electrolytes in...
Andrew Kowalski
Aug 284 min read
Hypertension: The Basics
Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease: Understanding the Connection Maria Ayau Turcios, MD Definition of Hypertension Hypertension, or...
Maria Ayau Turcios, MD
Jul 114 min read
The Healing Steps: Walking to Slow Down Kidney Disease Progression
Andrew Kowalski, MD, FASN Introduction In the landscape of CKD management, medication and diet often take center stage. Unfortunately, I...
Andrew Kowalski
Jun 245 min read
Rethinking AVF Surveillance: Why Routine Monitoring Is No Longer Standard Practice
Andrew Kowalski, MD, FASN Introduction Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) remain the gold standard for hemodialysis vascular access due to...
Andrew Kowalski
May 65 min read
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