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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Online tools for the kidney diet
Besides educational articles, DaVita.com offers the DaVita Diet Helper to help you plan your meals and keep track…January 23, 2014 -
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 -
Kidney Diet Tips: Pumpkin and Kidney Diets
Yesterday a farmer friend delivered a fresh pumpkin to my mom’s front porch. Yes, it’s that time of the…September 19, 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