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Tips for Tailgating Success
Football season is here! Whether you are headed to your favorite stadium or hosting a party at home, the key to enjoying tailgating season is BEING PREPARED! Fall is such a wonderful time spent with family and friends cheering on your favorite teams and enjoying delicious foods. By planning ahead you can feel more in […]
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Sizzling Summer Picnic and Barbeque Ideas
Summer is in full swing! The sunny days and warm nights make this time of year perfect for outdoor activities, picnics, barbeques and cookouts. Knowing some great swaps to keep the foods at your picnic or gathering kidney-friendly is a must. Whether you’re packing a cooler for a picnic or grilling in your backyard, we […]
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Cinco de Mayo: Fun Facts and Tips for a Kidney-Friendly Fiesta
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more in the United States than in Mexico! This special day is the remembrance of Mexico’s victory over France in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. According to Raul Ramos in NBC News, Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, “is a moment where Mexico as a […]
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Is Everyone Being Phosphatized by too Much Phosphorus?
You are a phosphorus expert! Right? If you doubt me, identify one person in your family who knows more about high phosphorus foods than you. Phosphorus is part of the kidney education plan. So, don’t be surprised if friends and family start asking you about foods high in phosphorus to limit and avoid. Phosphorus and Healthy […]
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Summer Solstice Celebration
Summer solstice is upon us. It usually falls on the 21st of June and is also known as midsummer. The solstice occurs when earth’s rotational axis is most inclined towards the sun. This happens twice a year, once in June and once in December. The sun reaches the highest point in the sky during the […]
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Low Potassium Early Spring Vegetables
Spring gardens bring an abundance of fresh early spring vegetables to grocery stores and farmer’s markets. Grab your favorite bag and enjoy shopping for this week’s veggies. The Potassium Challenge One of the challenges for some people when following a kidney-friendly diet is the restriction on high potassium vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, chard and spinach. It […]
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Memorial Day Picnic and Barbeque Tips and Recipes
Are you ready for Memorial Day? This day of honor reminds us of the sacrifices by those who died while serving in the United States’ Armed Forces. Unofficially, it also marks the beginning of summer vacation season as well as barbeque season! Spring is Here! Spring has sprung and signs of nature surround us. Flowers and […]
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Kidney-Friendly Diet: Can it Slow Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease?
Have you heard? Making changes within your diet can help slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). You may have some confusion about what to eat on a kidney-friendly diet. Today we want to give you some tips that may help delay the progression of CKD. Plus, we want to tell you about an exciting, […]
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Farmers Markets: A Nice Place to Visit this Fall
Fall is a great time to visit your local farmers markets. They may be located at indoor or outdoor spaces. They can occur weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. They bring together several farmers in one place. You might assume you will only find vegetables and fruits at a farmers market. These days many other products are […]
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Homemade Marinades to Spice Up Your Grill
With summertime in full swing and Labor Day upon us, we are in the heart of grilling season. If you are anything like me, you turn to the basics such as hamburgers, chicken and the occasional kabob. Lately I have been experimenting with easy low-sodium marinades that add an extra burst of flavor. Adding a […]
