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Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids
You may have heard that omega fats are good for you, but did you know there are different types of omega fatty acids? Keep reading to learn what omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are, what foods they’re found in and how they may benefit our health. What are fatty acids? There are two general types […]
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Kidney Health 101: What are Stage 1 and 2 Kidney Disease?
Did you know that chronic kidney disease (CKD) comes in stages? There are five stages of CKD and you may have heard from your doctor about what stage you are in. If you have stage 1 or 2 CKD, this typically means kidney damage either doesn’t affect the ability to filter blood (stage 1) or […]
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New “Healthy” Fast Food Eateries
New Restaurants Emgerging One day, what appeared to be a healthy fast food place caught my eye. My fellow DaVita dietitian, Kim, and I decided to check it out. It is one location of a growing franchise called Clean Eatz. Their aim is to provide fresh food to people who want to lead a healthy […]
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Treating Constipation with Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is another way to help clean the toxins in your blood when your kidneys no longer work. The peritoneum cavity is the space within the abdomen that contains the stomach, intestines and liver.) It is the part that does the filtering of toxins. This type of dialysis allows you to, after training, […]
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Preventing Hospitalizations and Readmissions
Let’s be honest: no one enjoys getting sick or going to the hospital. Whether you’re there for a medical emergency, scheduled procedure or worried about a loved one, a hospitalizations can be overwhelming and stressful. As a part of your health plan, you may want to develop a strategy to avoid a hospitalization or a […]
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The Effects of Missed Dialysis Treatments
The holidays are a busy time of year. Your calendar may be full with gatherings, festivities, social events and more. In the rush of the holiday season, you may wonder if missing dialysis treatments is really that harmful. The truth is that missing dialysis treatments can have a negative impact on your nutrition and lifestyle. […]
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Cultural Challenges for Patients and Dietitians
Imagine meeting with your dietitian and finding out they know little about your ethnicity and cultural food habits. This is the challenge faced by many who have moved to the United States from different countries. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is currently working diligently on increasing the number of registered dietitians from minority […]
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New Year’s Day Recipes for Kidney Diets
New Year’s Day is much more than the first day of the New Year. It is a day of celebration! A day to reflect on the year that was. It is a time to gather with friends and family. It is a time to think about our New Year’s resolutions and our dreams for the New […]
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Staying on a Budget With Canned Foods
Canned foods are one of the best ways to purchase food items for your home: they are inexpensive, convenient and easy to store. Read on to learn about how to keep grocery costs down and maintain a kidney-friendly diet with canned foods. Save More with Sales Supermarkets often have sales on canned goods, which is […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Easy Quick-Fix Recipes
We all have occasions when a quick meal or snack is needed. Perhaps it’s a lack of time, or not enough energy to make a meal. A collection of quick, easy to make kidney-friendly recipes may help you decide what to eat. The latest Today’s Kidney Diet: Easy Quick-Fix Recipes cookbook includes grab-and-go recipes like […]
