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Ring in the New Year with Good Luck Foods
Many people see the new year as a time for renewal and a chance to reach new goals. For centuries, certain foods have been celebrated as symbols of good luck. Ring in your new year by eating some of these good luck foods. As a DaVita dietitian, I often discuss ways to incorporate different foods […]
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Peritoneal Dialysis: 5 Tips to Increase Potassium
Potassium is a mineral that has an important role in our body. It helps to keep muscles and nerves working properly. One major muscle in the body is the heart. When potassium levels run too high or too low it can affect the way the heart beats. Keeping your potassium at a healthy level is […]
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Thanksgiving Tips
With Thanksgiving around the corner it’s time to start planning. We’ve put together five of our favorite Thanksgiving Kidney Diet Tips blog posts to help you with shopping, managing your kidney diet and using holiday leftovers. Click on the links below to explore our best Thanksgiving holiday tips. Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Shopping Thanksgiving Holiday Hacks Tips […]
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Stocking Your Kitchen with Plant-based Ingredients
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are advising people to limit trips to the grocery store or avoid them altogether (1). At-risk populations, such as people on dialysis, those with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and people who have diabetes are advised to follow […]
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“Limiting” Vs. “Avoiding” Foods
Diet recommendations for people with kidney disease can be confusing. Does everyone need to restrict potassium and phosphorus? What’s the right amount of protein and fluid? The most important thing to keep in mind is that every person has different diet needs. Diet varies with stage of kidney disease; however, there is not a one-size-fits-all […]
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Food Facts Friday: Beans
Beans are a nutrient-dense food with several benefits to offer. But can they be a healthy part of a kidney-friendly diet? Nutritional Facts and Beans Beans are legumes and belong to a group of crops known as “pulses,” along with dried peas and lentils. Considered both a vegetable and a protein, dried beans such as […]
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Holiday Cookbook: Lucky New Year Recipes
Luck is defined as the good or bad things that happen by chance rather than through one’s own actions. Often we think of good luck bringing good fortune. There are many good luck superstitions associated with the new year. For example, eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is believed to bring prosperity throughout the […]
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How Can a Renal Dietitian Help You?
If you’re new to kidney disease—and even if you’re not—you may not know the value a renal dietitian brings to the table in helping you manage your condition and feel your best. Here is a brief look at what a renal dietitian is and what one can do for you. What is a renal dietitian? […]
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Food Facts Friday: Green Beans
Green bean, also known as string bean or snap bean, is a household staple across the country. Green bean casseroles are often enjoyed as part of holiday meals. Although the green bean is native to North, South and Central America, it is now grown around the world, making it available in markets all year long. […]
