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Pineapple Cake
Not only is pineapple delicious and refreshing, it’s also good for you. Rich in vitamin C, but naturally low in potassium, pineapple is a great choice for people following the renal diet. Another great way to enjoy pineapple is this recipe for Pineapple Cake by Laura, a DaVita dietitian from Georgia. Nutritious, delicious and easy to make, this kidney-friendly dessert will sweeten any day.
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Easy Crispy Lemon Chicken
Chicken is a great source of quality protein. People on dialysis need quality protein in their diets to help them keep up their albumin levels and stay healthy. But chicken doesn’t have to be boring. DaVita renal dietitian, Dee from Nevada, provides a tasty main dish that makes having chicken a special occasion. Easy Crispy Lemon Chicken is fresh and zesty.
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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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Seafood Dip
Seafood Dip is such a great choice for those on the kidney diet. Lorraine, a DaVita dietitian from Massachusetts, created a renal-friendly dip by substituting healthy alternatives. Low in saturated fat, shrimp combined with imitation crab made from fish provides high quality protein. The no salt added ketchup in the cocktail sauce contains lycopenes, an antioxidant from tomatoes that helps keep your heart healthy.
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Asparagus Cauliflower Tortilla
Cindy, a DaVita renal dietitian from Wisconsin, focuses on her patient’s individual kidney dietary wishes and tries to make them a reality. A delicious, dialysis diet recipe such as her tasty and filling Asparagus Cauliflower Tortilla is simple to prepare and will satisfy your hunger, keep your taste buds happy and help make your dreams of healthy lab results come true.
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Chicken with Provencal Sauce
No one wants a ho-hum meal, and thanks to renal dietitian Eileen from New York, there are many ways to turn an ordinary lunch or dinner into something special while staying within the guidelines of the renal diet. You’ll find her Chicken with Provencal Sauce and Island Shrimp Slaw are all simple-to-make recipes that will have your family thinking you’re a gourmet cook.
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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 […]
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Strawberry-Applesauce Gelatin Dessert
Keep it simple, keep it tasty. That’s the approach of DaVita renal dietitian Dora from Texas, who has adapted a dessert recipe so that even those on a kidney-friendly diet don’t have to miss out on a sweet treat. Dora takes gelatin and adds just a few simple ingredients to create a luscious dessert, destined to become a family favorite: Strawberry-Applesauce Gelatin Dessert.
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Ravioli and Zucchini
Pasta dishes are a great way to add variety to your diet in place of a typical meat-based meal. DaVita dietitian Sandra’s kidney-friendly recipe for Ravioli and Zucchini can be prepared from scratch in 20 minutes or less—the trick to this dish is not to overcook the ravioli—it should retain that al dente quality that the Italians enjoy. The literal translation of al dente is “with teeth”—sink yours into this delicious recipe.
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Crispy Tortilla Pizza
Everyone loves pizza, and now you can enjoy a scrumptious, homemade pizza, even if you’re following a kidney-friendly diet! DaVita renal dietitian Jamie from California has adapted a recipe that the whole family will enjoy. A flavorful blend of chicken, vegetables, cream cheese and tomato sauce, Crispy Tortilla Pizzas are easy to prepare, and you probably have most of the ingredients right in your cupboard.