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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When is the best time for a dialysis patient to take renal vitamins?
Dialysis patients are instructed to take their renal vitamin once a day. For hemodialysis patients, renal vitamins are…June 8, 2007 -
What is the purpose of a renal vitamin for kidney dialysis patients?
People on dialysis take a special renal vitamin preparation that contains B vitamins with extra folic acid and…June 2, 2007 -
Why is potassium limited in the dialysis diet for people on hemodialysis?
Most people on hemodialysis limit high potassium foods to keep blood levels from going too high. Potassium is…June 2, 2007 -
Why a kidney-friendly diet helps those with chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease happens slowly over time. If kidney disease is detected early enough, steps can be taken…May 22, 2007 -
How the dialysis diet affects those with kidney failure (or end stage renal disease)
In addition to cleaning the blood, the kidneys perform other important functions. Loss of kidney function has a…May 22, 2007 -
Understanding sodium listings on food labels for those with kidney disease
Have you ever wondered what the cutoff is for a high- or low-sodium food? Food labeling laws provide the following guidelines:May 8, 2007 -
Why is sodium limited in the dialysis diet?
Foods high in sodium can make you very thirsty. Excess sodium may also increase blood pressure and contribute…April 27, 2007 -
Are phosphorus binders really that important in the dialysis diet?
For people on dialysis too much phosphorus can harm their hearts and make bones weak. Excess phosphorus is…April 26, 2007