Creative Ways to Add Flavor to Meals Without the Salt

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health concern, affecting millions worldwide. Sodium intake plays a critical role in the progression of CKD, influencing blood pressure regulation, fluid balance, and cardiovascular outcomes.1-4 Excessive dietary sodium exacerbates hypertension, contributes to proteinuria, and accelerates renal function decline.1-3 High sodium intake can negatively affect volume management and increase fluid weight gain for people treated with dialysis.4 Studies suggest that lowering sodium intake can help reduce these adverse effects, particularly in patients with CKD stages 1-4, where dietary modifications can significantly delay the need for dialysis or transplantation.