Starfruit, also known as carambola, is a delightful tropical treat. Its unique shape and tangy-sweet flavor make it a popular choice in fruit salads, smoothies, and as a standalone snack. However, for kidney patients (especially those on dialysis), starfruit poses a significant health risk. Below I discuss the dangers of starfruit consumption for dialysis patients, including sources of starfruit, symptoms of toxicity, and some safer tropical fruits choices. What is Starfruit? Starfruit is native to Southeast Asia but is now grown worldwide including South America, Hawaii, and Florida. I know many people with Starfruit trees in the back yard READ MORE
Category: Kidney Disease
Beware of “Dr. Google” When Looking for Nutrition Help for Your Kidney Disease Diagnosis
In this digital age, our first instinct when looking for information is to turn to Google. Whether we are searching for the address of the nearest gas station, when the next season of our favorite show will drop, an image of a tardigrade, or the weekly flavors at Crumbl Cookie®, Google can provide a wealth of information. You probably just stopped reading to google an image of a tardigrade, didn’t you? While Google is an important tool for information access, relying on health information from the internet, especially regarding kidney disease, can be very confusing and, in some cases, do READ MORE