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Potential Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds which are believed to be from Central America. The seeds have been a part of people’s diets for centuries. Aztec and Mayan people used the seeds in their diets, and for medicinal purposes, religious rituals and cosmetics. Today, people all over the world enjoy chia seeds. They’re […]
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Food Facts Friday: Cooking Oils
Oils are used in several ways, including for cooking, baking, frying and as a way to add flavor to a salad. With so many uses, it’s no surprise there is a variety of oil types. It can seem like there’s a new type of oil every time you go grocery shopping. How do you know […]
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The Road to a Healthy Kidney Transplant
Kidney transplantation is often considered as a treatment option by people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those on dialysis. Referrals for kidney transplant can be made by your physician, a social worker or by self-referral, once glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is < 20 ml/min. The road to kidney transplant may be challenging. The average […]
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New Ways to Cook Food: Air Fryer vs. Instant Pot®
There are always new kitchen gadgets to make cooking easier and hopefully healthier. Two newer popular appliances are the air fryer and Instant Pot®, or multi-function pressure cooker. Find out what they are, what you can cook with them and whether or not you can use them to follow a kidney-friendly diet. Air Fryer Air […]
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“SMART” Ways to Stay On-Track with Healthy Holiday Eating
The holidays are rapidly approaching! And with the return of bright lights, heart-warming tunes, cooler weather and our own individual traditions comes … Gingerbread! Ham! And lots of other holiday foods. Realistically, it can be very difficult for people with special dietary needs, including people with kidney disease, to navigate the food scene during the […]
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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 levels. This damage is permanent and can lead to a condition known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). There are 5 stages of kidney disease. Stages 1 through 4 CKD is diagnosed through blood and urine tests. Stage […]
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Kidney Health 101: What are Stages 3 and 4 Kidney Disease?
Recently, we discussed chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1 and 2, in which the disease doesn’t yet affect the kidney’s ability to filter blood (stage 1) or causes only a mild decrease in filtration (stage 2). As kidney disease progresses, it is classified as stage 3 or 4 based on how much kidney function remains. […]
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New! Today’s Kidney Diet Cookbook: Tastes of America
A few years ago when I was traveling around the country, I bought a cookbook from every city I visited. I love reading the recipes and learning more about the favorite foods from each area. I was really excited when our cookbook team decided to do a cookbook with recipes from across the United States. […]
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Gift Ideas for Patients on Dialysis
Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful and isolating experience for many people. Dialysis patients, who already face many obstacles, may be experiencing extra challenges this season. As the pandemic continues to worsen, social distancing is still extremely important to keep your friends, families, and communities healthy and safe. So, how can […]
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Kidney-Friendly Foods from the Puerto Rican Culture
Puerto Rico, “The Island of Enchantment” as it is often called, is a United States territory located in the Caribbean Sea. The island has beautiful beaches, mountains, great year-round weather, friendly people and amazing food! It is easy to see how this island can be so charming. Puerto Rican Food Puerto Rican food is mainly […]
