In this special Black History Month edition of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee is joined by renal dietitians Timi and Tadala—contributors to Kidney Care UK’s African and Caribbean Recipes magazine—for a powerful and inspiring conversation about African food, culture, and kidney health.   Together, they explore how beloved traditional African dishes can be adapted to support kidney health without losing the flavours, memories, and cultural identity that make them so meaningful. From managing potassium, phosphate, salt, and portion sizes to choosing smart cooking methods that protect kidney function, this episode is packed with practical tips, cultural insight, and kidney-friendly food wisdom.   Whether you’re living with CKD, on dialysis, post-transplant, or supporting a loved one, this conversation will empower you to enjoy your heritage foods with confidence — without compromising your kidney health.   ⸻   In This Episode You’ll Learn: •Why African cuisine is deeply tied to family, heritage, and community •Simple ways to make traditional meals more kidney-friendly •How soaking, boiling, freezing and food preparation methods can reduce potassium •Tips for managing phosphate and avoiding hidden sources in processed foods •How to cut back on salt while keeping your food full of flavour •Why there is no one-size-fits-all kidney diet •How to use herbs, spices, and seasoning alternatives to cook delicious meals that support kidney health     ⸻   🎥 Want the FULL Experience? Watch the Cooking Demonstration on YouTube!   This audio episode features the interview portion of our Healthy Heritage Series. To see the step-by-step cooking, ingredients, visuals, and final dishes, watch the full video version on YouTube.   👉🏽👉 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S3AjQx_ES8k   ⸻   About This Series   The Healthy Heritage Series celebrates the richness of African and Caribbean food traditions, while providing guidance to help Kidney Warriors enjoy the meals they love — confidently and healthily. This is Part 1 (African Foods) of a two-part series.   ⸻   If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share to help more Kidney Warriors find this life-changing information.   Until next time: take care, and choose to live. 💚     Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior:   📸Instagram: www.instagram.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  📘Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior  🐦Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/diaryofakidneyw  🎵Tik Tok: @diaryofakidneywarrior  📺Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw 🔵 BlueSky: @diaryofakidneyw.bsky.social   💌 Join the Diary of a Kidney Warrior Family Mailing List Get updates on new episodes, vlogs, newsletters, and more! 👉🏽👉 Sign up here: https://diaryofakidneywarrior.getform.com/rjv47   📲 Follow Diary of a Kidney Warrior on WhatsApp Stay updated with new episodes and exclusive content! 👉🏽👉 Join here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaO3ms71iUxipp1eeh2r     Get your print copy of the Kidney Kitchen African & Caribbean Recipe Book: https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/kidney-kitchen/order-kidney-kitchen-magazines/     Or browse and read the online version here: https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/healthy-diet-support/kidney-kitchen-magazines/kidney-kitchen-african-caribbean-recipes/     Start enjoying kidney-friendly African and Caribbean recipes today!   Kidney Care UK   •           Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org •           Email: info@kidneycareuk.org •           Tel: 01420 541 424 •           Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org •           Instagram: @kidneycareuk •           Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/kidneycareuk.bsky.social •           YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: info@kidneycareuk.org       Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute