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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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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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Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) happens when fluid-filled cysts form in the kidneys. It is a chronic kidney disease,which can lead to end stage renal disease (ESRD).
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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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Vegetarian Egg Fried Rice
June from Florida knows her dialysis patients crave Chinese fried rice from time to time, so she put her talents to work on a recipe for Vegetarian Egg Fried Rice that’s lower in sodium, potassium and phosphorus so it’s dialysis-diet friendly. Using basmati rice with extra firm tofu, egg, garlic, ginger and veggies provides authentic flavor and texture. While you are in the kitchen cooking up this recipe, remember that Confucius said, “It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
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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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Vacation on Dialysis
There are various ways to enjoy a vacation. By planning ahead and working with your healthcare team you can have a great vacation and get your dialysis treatments.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Dialysis
There may be some of the questions you find yourself asking when you look into home dialysis treatment options. See more of the FAQs concerning home dialysis
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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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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 […]
