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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2014 Trends for Kidney Diets
A new year represents new beginnings, reflections on the past, resolutions, changes, and a positive outlook on what…January 8, 2014 -
Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipes-a Sweet Kidney Diet Tip
Five days until Christmas, which means you have time to make some of your favorite holiday cookies. Imagine…December 20, 2013 -
5 Kidney-Friendly Diet Tips to a Healthy Thanksgiving
By guest blogger DaVita dietitian Susan Lupackino, MHS, RD, LDN I love this time of year. Falling leaves…November 25, 2013 -
Preparing for a Kidney-friendly Thanksgiving
This weekend many of us are pulling out favorite recipes, making our grocery list and planning for Thanksgiving…November 22, 2013 -
Why are phosphorus binders important?
Phosphorus is a mineral necessary to maintain good health; however, people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis…November 19, 2013 -
Favorite Kidney-friendly Halloween Recipes
Happy Halloween! Time to stir up a pot of chili and make a special treat or two to enjoy as…October 30, 2013 -
Do I need a renal dietitian?
A renal dietitian specializes in creating meal plans for people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. There are five stages…October 8, 2013 -
Summer Cookout Recipes for a Kidney Diet
The end of summer is approaching, and August and September weekends are best times to stay out of…August 21, 2013 -
How to deal with thirst when it’s hot
July and August are two of the most challenging months for people following a limited fluid allowance. When the weather…July 24, 2013 -
CMS-Proposed Cuts to Dialysis Payment: The Impact on Nutrition Care for Dialysis Patients
If you are a renal dietitian, you have most likely heard about the Center for Medicare and Medicaid…July 22, 2013 -
Favorite 4th of July Kidney-friendly Picnic Recipes
Fireworks, outdoor games and friendly gatherings are a great way to kick off the first holiday of the…July 2, 2013 -
Herbs and Your Kidneys—Beyond Seasoning Your Food
Supplements made from herbs promise to prevent or cure many ailments, including kidney disease. Is there any truth…June 28, 2013