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Hello! We created this page to share trustworthy and practical information about diet and kidney disease.

We are Lina and Nevine, two registered dietitians from the UK & the co-founders of KidneyWise, helping people with CKD Stage 3 and 4 with diet and lifestyle advice.

13/11/2025

High sugars + CKD? Here’s where to start. 💜

Tomorrow is World Diabetes Day. And as one of the leading causes of CKD, controlling blood sugars is likely to be an important topic to you.

Balanced plates, high fibre carbs, and smart snacking can smooth blood sugar levels and protect kidneys - especially alongside meds and BP control. 🥗

Picture steadier energy, fewer sugar spikes, and improved HbA1c -without ultra-restrictive rules. 💪

Save this plate guide for later. 😉

This advice is primarily for individuals with CKD Stages 3 & 4. It is solely educational and provides general advice only. It is not a substitute for seeing a registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.

12/11/2025

If you’ve ever looked at your CKD blood or urine test results and thought… What does any of this mean? This is for you.

Our CKD Results Made Simple guide, explains the 8 most common CKD tests in clear, easy-to-understand language, and it's completely FREE.

✅ eGFR
✅ Creatinine
✅ Sodium
✅ Potassium
✅ Phosphate
✅ HbA1c
✅ Haemoglobin
✅ Urinary albumin creatinine ratio (ACR)

Plus:
📋 A step-by-step checklist of what to do next
📝 A results tracker to monitor your progress over time
💡 Practical tips so you know exactly what actions can help

By the end, you’ll feel more confident, informed, and ready to take control of your kidney health - one test at a time. No more guessing, no more overwhelm.

📥 Download your free copy today and start making sense of your CKD results: https://web.kidneywise.co.uk/ckdresultsmadesimple

This advice is primarily for individuals with CKD Stages 3 & 4. It is solely educational and provides general advice only. It is not a substitute for seeing a registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.

11/11/2025

Protein & CKD: more isn’t better. 😅

In fact, the sweet spot is not too little, not too much - enough to maintain muscle and feel well, without overloading your kidneys.

Your target depends on your stage and health goals. 💪

When you know what protein looks like on a plate, it’s easier to build balanced meals with lower protein options that give you larger portion sizes so you can stay within your target. 🍳

Save this post for later. For an exact plan on how much protein to eat, speak to your healthcare team. 💜

This advice is primarily for individuals with CKD Stages 3 & 4. It is solely educational and provides general advice only. It is not a substitute for seeing a registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.

10/11/2025

Tired of saying “sorry” for looking after your kidneys? 🧐

You don’t owe anyone an apology for choices that protect your health and kidneys. 💪

Here are 5 things to stop apologising for - starting today.

What's one thing you want to stop apologising for?

❤️ If this resonated, please hit the like button. Let’s build a kinder, more understanding CKD community.

This advice is primarily for individuals with CKD Stages 3 & 4. It is solely educational and provides general advice only. It is not a substitute for seeing a registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.

07/11/2025

How did you first hear about your diagnosis? Did it pop up on your NHS app, or maybe you were told in a text or letter? You’re not alone - and you didn’t do anything wrong. 💙

A recent article in The Independent shared a story of "Lucy", who was told she had CKD via her NS app. Sadly, this case is not isolated, and as kidney dietitians, we see this all the time. Results shared with no context or support, leaving you feeling shocked and in a Google spiral, trying to make sense of it.

That's why we wrote this new guide for any of you who have been recently diagnosed with CKD and feel alone, abandoned and not sure where to start.

In this guide we show you:

✅ How to feel in control when you spiral out of control
✅ Exactly what to ask at your first GP appointment
✅ A safe nutrition starting point for CKD Stage 3 and 4 (no scary lists, we promise!)
✅ How to spot sketchy advice - and where to find trustworthy support

👉 Read the blog now: https://kidneywise.co.uk/blog/first-steps-after-ckd-diagnosis

This advice is primarily for individuals with CKD Stages 3 & 4. It is solely educational and provides general advice only. It is not a substitute for seeing a registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.

05/11/2025

A supplement that fixes CKD? Too good to be true. 😫

No pill reverses CKD - and some supplements can worsen kidney function or interact with meds.

What does protect kidneys? The basics done well: blood pressure, blood sugars, salt, protein targets, and your prescribed meds. 💪

Follow for evidence-based CKD nutrition and talk to your healthcare team before starting any supplement. 💜

This advice is primarily for individuals with CKD Stages 3 & 4. It is solely educational and provides general advice only. It is not a substitute for seeing a registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.

03/11/2025

November reset: 5 tiny tweaks that protect your kidneys. 💜

Shorter days, cosy meals, busier schedules - perfect time to tidy up a few habits that make a real difference for CKD.

Try one this month!

👉 1. Salt-swap challenge: Pick one staple (bread, stock, cheese, crisps) and switch to a lower-salt option - check the label and choose the lower number. Bonus points for using a food switch app.

👉 2. Soup Sunday: Batch a hearty soup for lunches this week. Use reduced-salt stock, vegetables (low potassium if needed) and tinned beans/lentils, and portion into freezer pots. One of our faves is the KidneyWise roasted red pepper soup!

👉 3. Move more: Take a 15-minute walk each day and watch your step count for the month rise!

👉 4. BP routine: Measure at home 2–3×/week, same time, seated, feet flat. Jot down the readings to discuss at your next review.

👉 5. Fluid focus: Carry a bottle and sip to reach your daily target (check your individual advice). Drop a splash of sugar-free cordial for taste.

Which one are you going to try this month? Let us know in the comments👇

This advice is primarily for individuals with CKD Stages 3 & 4. It is solely educational and provides general advice only. It is not a substitute for seeing a registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.

01/11/2025

It's World Vegan Day, but should you go vegan with CKD? 🧐

A more plant-forward diet can boost fibre and heart health, and is great news for kidney health. But you don’t have to go fully vegan to get benefits.

Start slow and add plant-based meals to your diet that you enjoy. And if you are deciding to go fully vegan, be mindful of nutrients you may be missing out on, such as vitamin B12, iron and calcium. 💪

Swipe for a step-by-step approach to a more. 💜

What's your favourite plant-based meal? Share in the comments and we'll create a list to share with the community! 🥗

This advice is primarily for individuals with CKD Stages 3 & 4. It is solely educational and provides general advice only. It is not a substitute for seeing a registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.

31/10/2025

🥛 Heard you can’t have any dairy if you have CKD?

While some dairy foods are high in protein, salt, potassium and phosphate, you can still enjoy them by making sensible food swaps and taking care with portion sizes.

👉 Choose cottage cheese, mozzarella, cream cheese and Brie over hard cheeses
👉 Avoid high-protein and Greek yoghurts
👉 Limit cow's milk to 200 mls/day
👉 Avoid plant milks wtih potassium and phosphate additives (if you are following a low potassium and/or low phosphate diet)

Like this post if you're a lover of dairy foods. 💜

This advice is primarily for individuals with CKD Stages 3 & 4. It is solely educational and provides general advice only. It is not a substitute for seeing a registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.

30/10/2025

“Your advice was incredibly helpful. You gave me sensible practical ideas about how to manage my diet - something I had not received from other healthcare professionals.”

This kind of feedback means the world to us. Many people with CKD tell us they’ve had blood tests, medications, and check-ups… but no one has ever sat down to explain what to actually eat day-to-day.

That’s where we come in. We translate the science into simple, practical steps that fit your life - so you can protect your kidneys without giving up everything you enjoy.

✨ We love hearing how our advice makes a real difference.

👉 If you’d like the same clarity and support, book your free enquiry call to see how 1:1 support can help you!

This advice is primarily for individuals with CKD Stages 3 & 4. It is solely educational and provides general advice only. It is not a substitute for seeing a registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional.

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