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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Salt: a hidden danger for people with kidney disease
A high salt intake is even more damaging to your health than eating too many calories, too much…March 27, 2010 -
World Kidney Day March 11, 2010
Thursday, March 11 is World Kidney Day, a time to bring attention to kidney disease awareness, treatment and…March 9, 2010 -
O is for Onion–low in potassium, high in flavor for your kidney diet
Regardless of if you consider it a seasoning, a vegetable serving or a sandwich topper, onions are one…January 29, 2010 -
Phosphorus and chronic kidney disease-a challenging issue
Where do you go for information on phosphorus? People on dialysis receive education from their renal dietitian and…December 11, 2009 -
Make kidney-friendly changes to your Thanksgiving meal
Typical Thanksgiving Menu 3 ounces Turkey (pre-basted, frozen) 1/4 cup Turkey Gravy 1/2 cup Stuffing or Dressing 1/3…November 25, 2009 -
Early phosphorus control is recommended for people with chronic kidney disease
I went to a DaVita Dietitian meeting this week and heard a talk by Dr. Shagun Chopra-Sonthalia, a…November 13, 2009 -
Kidney dialysis night time treatment choice helps increase protein nutrition and decrease phosphorus
A recent study by DaVita dietitian Debbie Benner, MA, RD and collaborators reveals that changing to nocturnal dialysis…November 6, 2009 -
Tempted by Halloween candy? Tips for your kidney diet
Halloween candy is a treat so you may need some Halloween tips to help you stay in control…October 30, 2009 -
Low Potassium Diet Tips for Kidney Disease
Follow these tips if you are on a low potassium diet.October 22, 2009 -
N is for noodles: A kidney-friendly staple
Chicken Noodle Soup Fettuccine Alfredo Holushki Noodles and Cabbage Linguine with Garlic and Shrimp Pancit Sesame Vermicelli Shrimp…August 14, 2009 -
What does baking soda have to do with kidney disease?
Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a common ingredient in quick breads, cakes and cookies. My…July 24, 2009 -
Fish Oil Supplements and Kidney Disease
Eating more fish high in omega-3 fatty acids and taking fish oil supplements may reduce inflammation and cardiovascular…July 10, 2009