Kidney Disease

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NephU is an engaged community of health care professionals and advocates collaborating to improve kidney health. The experts at NephU have partnered with OPEN to develop scientifically validated resources that explore topics about living or caring for someone with kidney disease.

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Kidney Health Resources Developed by NephU

Select a category below to find topics related to kidney health and tips for living or caring for someone with kidney disease.

NephU YouTube Lemon Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding January 2022

In this short video, Chef Duane Sunwold shares his delicious Lemon Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding recipe complete with step-by-step instructions. Chia seeds and plant-based milk products provide an excellent source of protein. Watch him make this quick, tasty, kidney-healthy dessert or snack. Following a plant-based diet doesn’t mean your meals need to be boring. You can make this simple dessert or snack in less than an hour.

Patient Mechanism Of Disease Video: IgA Nephropathy

This video defines IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) as a rare autoimmune system disease that causes abnormal kidney function. We discuss how the abnormal antibody complexes deposit in the kidneys and lead to leaking of blood or protein in the urine, high blood pressure, swelling in the legs and potentially could cause kidney failure resulting in the need for dialysis or kidney transplantation.

Kitchen Creations for Kidney Health: Lemon Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding

Please see below for a delicious kidney healthy recipe for Lemon Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding from NephU!

Kitchen Creations for Kidney Health: Southwest Dressing

Please see below for a delicious kidney healthy recipe for Southwest Dressing from NephU!

Kitchen Creations for Kidney Health: Southwest Grain Bowl

Please see below for a delicious kidney healthy recipe for a Southwest Grain Bowl from NephU!

Kitchen Creations for Kidney Health: Taco Seasoning

Please see below for a delicious kidney healthy recipe for Taco Seasoning from NephU!