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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Late Stage Kidney Disease Eating Tips
There is no question that managing your diet during late stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be overwhelming.…June 21, 2018 -
Update on Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar Alternatives
In the past 50 years, the use of artificial sweeteners has skyrocketed. Instead of seeing a sugar bowl…June 18, 2018 -
Summer Salads: How Much Potassium
With warmer weather at hand sometimes I want to make a delicious yet light and simple meal without…June 14, 2018 -
Including High Phosphorus Foods in a Low Phosphorus Diet
Today’s kidney diet approach works to reduce restrictions while creating a diet lifestyle that works for you and…June 11, 2018 -
Food Facts Friday: Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has been used topically for many years. Recently there has been interest in drinking aloe vera.…June 8, 2018 -
Using a Pressure Cooker to Reduce Phosphorus
Pressure cookers have been around for some time, but many people do not use this fantastic appliance. There…June 5, 2018 -
Hungry? Grab a Kidney-Friendly Crunchy Snack
Anyone with a craving for a flavor packed crunchy snack? DaVita has snack ideas that are kidney friendly and delicious.…May 29, 2018 -
Memorial Day Gathering Tips
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of summer. The hot and sunny days to come mean cookouts,…May 25, 2018 -
Managing Cholesterol after Kidney Transplant
Kidney transplant is not a cure for kidney failure. It is kidney replacement therapy, also known as renal…May 24, 2018 -
Hidden Potassium in Reduced-Sodium Meat
When trying to make smarter choices at the grocery store, you may be tempted to purchase the reduced-sodium…May 21, 2018 -
Food Facts Friday: Asparagus
Asparagus is a great choice for people following a kidney-friendly diet because it is low in potassium and…May 18, 2018 -
Cooking Tips for Dialysis Patient Caregivers
Let’s face it, caring for a loved one with a chronic disease is challenging. There is a variety…May 15, 2018