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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Food Facts Friday: White Rice
Some people may think white rice is as boring as it looks. But hidden away in the back…November 2, 2023 -
Diet and CKD Progression
One in seven adults in the U.S. has chronic kidney disease (CKD).* Kidney disease develops when kidneys lose…October 12, 2023 -
Spreads, Butter and Margarine: Which is Healthiest?
You may enjoy the rich flavor of butter or margarine on bread, pancakes, baked potatoes or grits. However,…September 1, 2023 -
10 Ways to Help with Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a condition where the stomach empties too slowly, and it can affect the nutrition and wellbeing…August 24, 2023 -
Tips and Resources for Caregivers
Care givers, or care partners, are important for people who are on dialysis or even in the earlier…August 4, 2023 -
Food Facts Friday: Raspberries
Raspberries are delicious, vibrant red, purple, gold or black berries that grow in the summer and fall. They…July 14, 2023 -
Food Facts Friday: Yam or Sweet Potato?
Sweet potatoes and yams: What’s the difference? According to Bon Appétit1, most yams at the supermarket are actually…June 30, 2023 -
Fluid Balance and Fruits & Vegetables
For people with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) on hemodialysis, it can be challenging to keep the body…February 2, 2023 -
Nutrition Tips for Preventing Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits of crystalized minerals and salts that form when urine becomes too concentrated. They…December 28, 2022 -
Eating Well on Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
The dialysis diet is intended to help reduce fluid and waste buildup in your body to help you…December 20, 2022 -
Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Diabetes and Kidney-Friendly Eating
Over the last two years, DaVita has been honored to collaborate with the American Diabetes Association® (ADA). Due…December 20, 2022 -
“SMART” Ways to Stay On-Track with Healthy Holiday Eating
The holidays are rapidly approaching! And with the return of bright lights, heart-warming tunes, cooler weather and our…December 9, 2022