Category Archives: Kidney Health

Be the salt of the earth this Thanksgiving and cook with less of it. Salt plays a vital role, as it helps to unlock the goodness in food proteins. However, almost all foods naturally contain salt (and sugar). Too much sodium intake is unhealthy, and we should limit salt intake when possible. With the ever-present…

With the blistering summer heat now in full force in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re staying hydrated. Remaining hydrated plays a fundamental role in keeping your body functioning properly. With summer pastimes typically being active and/or outdoors, stowing some tips in your back pocket on…

You may not know it but the human body is actually composed of about 60 percent water. Throughout the day, your body loses water mostly through urine, sweat, and excretion. You even lose a bit of water through breathing. All living things need water to survive. Humans can only survive about three days without water…