Kidney Diet Tips Blog
The kidney diet can be challenging. Kidney Diet Tips helps make sense of all the kidney diet “rules” for those with chronic kidney disease or on dialysis.
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Is Watermelon Safe for a Kidney Diet?
This week a question came up about watermelon in the dialysis diet. Some patients are told to avoid…March 16, 2011 -
Hemodialysis and fluid intake: How much to drink?
People on in-center hemodialysis usually have dialysis treatments three times a week. The amount of fluid they can…June 24, 2014 -
Food Facts Friday: Corn for a Kidney Diet
The newest Food Facts Friday post is all about corn. One of the wonderful things about corn is…July 27, 2018
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Alcohol Guidelines for People on Dialysis
Food and drink are a huge part of celebrations and special occasions. Many people on dialysis wonder if…November 8, 2018 -
Dunkin’ with Pumpkin for Halloween
Happy Halloween! Autumn is filled with colorful leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin—as decorations and in foods. Pumpkin, notoriously…October 30, 2018 -
Lower Potassium and Phosphorus Dairy Alternatives
Milk and other dairy products including yogurt and cheese, contain potassium and phosphorus. A person with chronic kidney…October 25, 2018 -
Healing Foods: A Spotlight on Apple Cider Vinegar and Kombucha
You may be aware of the concept of “food is medicine”. This is the idea that certain foods…October 19, 2018 -
Roasting Fall Vegetables for Your Kidney Diet
When the seasons change from summer to fall I look forward to cooler days, the rustling sound of…October 18, 2018 -
Simple Ways to Use Pinterest for Kidney-Friendly Recipes
Before the days of everything digital, I used to relish snipping ideas, especially recipes, from magazines and saving…October 11, 2018 -
Making Breakfast for Dinner
Looking for new meal ideas? Ever thought to make breakfast for dinner? Breakfast foods are delicious eaten any…October 4, 2018 -
Pizza: The Best Kidney-Friendly Choices
You may have celebrated National Cheese Pizza Day on September 5th, but did you know October is National…September 25, 2018 -
Comparing Kidney Diets: Peritoneal Dialysis vs. Hemodialysis
In any situation, there are pros and cons when deciding between two options. Making the decision for which…September 20, 2018 -
Why are Calcimimetics Prescribed for Kidney Patients?
Calcimimetics are prescribed to treat a condition called secondary hyperparathyroidism (hyper-para-thyroid-ism). In this condition the parathyroid glands are…September 11, 2018 -
Benefits of Tracking Dietary Intake
Do you struggle with managing your diet? Does the word diet make you feel a little anxious? Are…September 6, 2018 -
Tips for a Healthy Happy Labor Day
Labor Day, also known as the "workingman’s holiday," is a U.S. holiday that honors American workers.1 For many Americans, the first…August 30, 2018