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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Celebrating Kwanzaa with Kidney-Friendly Recipes
Kwanzaa is a winter holiday created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karena. The celebration honors the African American…December 23, 2019 -
Food Facts Friday: Eggnog
Eggnog is believed to have originated in England and was initially enjoyed as a hot beverage. The mixture…December 20, 2019 -
Phosphorus Control during the Holidays
With winter holidays right around the corner, we often recall fond memories of good times with family and…December 17, 2019 -
Planning Holiday Meals: Sodium and Potassium Tips
The leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and the holidays are here. Holiday meals and seasonal feasts with…December 10, 2019 -
A Gift from the Heart: Homemade Seasoning Blends
Looking for a homemade-holiday gift to give your loved one with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Consider salt-free herb…December 4, 2019 -
Tips for Thanksgiving Leftovers
After planning and serving the Thanksgiving meal it’s time to plan what to do with the Thanksgiving leftovers.…November 27, 2019 -
Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Shopping Tips
The smell of the plump, juicy turkey roasting in the oven. The sound of family and friends gathered…November 20, 2019 -
Food Facts Friday: Pecans
Fall is harvest time for new pecans. At their freshest, these nuts are sweet and crunchy. If you…November 15, 2019 -
Managing Diabetes and Kidney Diets: Mealtime Suggestions
Uncontrolled diabetes can be dangerous, especially for the kidneys. The kidneys can be damaged by high blood sugar…November 5, 2019 -
Making Holiday Meals Kidney-Friendly
Holidays are a magical time of the year. Sticking to a kidney-friendly diet can be challenging. However with…October 29, 2019 -
Missed Dialysis Treatments and Nutrition
Did you know that dialysis does not replace all of your kidney function? That’s right. Healthy kidneys work…October 22, 2019 -
Food Facts Friday: Pumpkins
Autumn is upon us with beautiful vibrant colored leaves and the crisp fall air. This is the season…October 18, 2019