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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Best Cheese Choices for a Kidney Diet
Kidney patients miss cheese. Bottom line. I work with dialysis patients every day and we talk about cheese…August 10, 2017 -
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 -
All About Nut Butters
What food could you eat every day for the rest of your life? Some might say pizza, while…May 30, 2025
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Independence Day Food Tips for the Kidney Diet
This Friday, July 4th is a time for all Americans to celebrate freedom and independence. Parades, picnics and…June 30, 2008 -
Daily Value for Potassium and Kidney Diets
The Daily Value (DV) on food labels was established for the general public to help determine if a…June 22, 2008 -
6 Guidelines for Controlling Phosphorus
6 Guidelines for Controlling Phosphorus Managing phosphorus is one of the biggest challenges for people with kidney disease.…June 16, 2008 -
F is for Fish
Choose a meal from the sea—fish provides high quality protein, a nutrient encouraged in limited amounts in a…June 9, 2008 -
New Frozen Meals for Dialysis Diet
A new company called Meals for Life is producing frozen meals low in sodium, potassium and phosphorus for…June 2, 2008 -
Low Potassium Diet: Necessary for all People with CKD?
Potassium restriction is not required by all people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Usually those on hemodialysis or…May 25, 2008 -
New Phosphorus Binder for Dialysis Patients
Renvela™ (sevelamer carbonate) is the newest phosphorus binder available for dialysis patients. It’s manufactured by Genzyme, the company…May 12, 2008 -
Is Rice an Acceptable Food for a Kidney Diet?
Plain white rice is a great choice for kidney diets because it is generally low in sodium (2-3…May 5, 2008 -
Food Labels and Potassium
Listing potassium on food labels is optional for food manufacturers. Dialysis patients be aware that just because potassium…April 27, 2008 -
Kidney Diet Foods to Eat: Eggplant
Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a great vegetable choice for kidney diets because it is low in…April 14, 2008 -
Is Wheat Bread Okay for a Kidney Diet?
Breads can be a source of confusion for dialysis patients or CKD non-dialysis patients who require phosphorus restriction. Refined…April 6, 2008 -
D is for ….Dairy Delicious Milk
Dairy Delicious Milk™ is low potassium, low phosphorus real milk, treated by a demineralization process. It’s produced by…March 30, 2008