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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Early phosphorus control is recommended for people with chronic kidney disease
I went to a DaVita Dietitian meeting this week and heard a talk by Dr. Shagun Chopra-Sonthalia, a…November 13, 2009 -
Kidney dialysis night time treatment choice helps increase protein nutrition and decrease phosphorus
A recent study by DaVita dietitian Debbie Benner, MA, RD and collaborators reveals that changing to nocturnal dialysis…November 6, 2009 -
Tempted by Halloween candy? Tips for your kidney diet
Halloween candy is a treat so you may need some Halloween tips to help you stay in control…October 30, 2009 -
Low Potassium Diet Tips for Kidney Disease
Follow these tips if you are on a low potassium diet.October 22, 2009 -
Post Tour DaVita
The first day I had an introduction to the rolling hills of western Michigan and the serene back roads…September 29, 2009 -
N is for noodles: A kidney-friendly staple
Chicken Noodle Soup Fettuccine Alfredo Holushki Noodles and Cabbage Linguine with Garlic and Shrimp Pancit Sesame Vermicelli Shrimp…August 14, 2009 -
What does baking soda have to do with kidney disease?
Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a common ingredient in quick breads, cakes and cookies. My…July 24, 2009 -
Fish Oil Supplements and Kidney Disease
Eating more fish high in omega-3 fatty acids and taking fish oil supplements may reduce inflammation and cardiovascular…July 10, 2009 -
Your kidneys and vitamin D: How does it work?
Vitamin D is a hot topic. Articles appear almost weekly in newspapers, magazines, journals and online. I’ve heard…June 12, 2009 -
Controlling High Potassium in Chronic Kidney Disease
Many chronic kidney disease patients I’ve worked with have questions about what’s important with potassium control. Not all…May 29, 2009 -
M is for Mustard
(This post is part of a series looking at foods to include in a kidney diet) Mustard is …May 15, 2009 -
Mother’s Day: Is your mom at risk for CKD?
Recently my mother sent me a copy of her lab report because she was concerned about her Hgb…May 8, 2009