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Making Homemade Salad Dressing
Are salads a healthy choice or a diet disaster? When I was in junior high school, our school cafeteria had a salad bar. The salad graduated from a side dish to a main entrée. Many of the toppings included bacon bits, croutons, cheese and creamy salad dressings, which added a lot of sodium, fat and […]
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Tips for Preventing Constipation
The other day when the dialysis health care team met with a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient for their monthly doctor visit, the nephrologist asked the patient, “How are your bowels doing? Are you having a bowel movement daily? You know, PD doesn’t only stand for peritoneal dialysis—it also stands for poop daily.” Of course, we […]
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4th of July Treats, Recipes & Menus
Happy Independence Day! What a great day to celebrate America and the greatness of our democracy. Gathering with family and friends is even more special this July 4th as we enter the post-COVID loosening of restrictions after the past 15 months. Check out some of our past Independence Day posts with great ideas for food […]
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Back to Basics: Sodium Intake, Why is it Important?
Sodium is a mineral that either occurs naturally in foods or is added during manufacturing. Most people consume more sodium than is needed in their diet. On average, Americans take in 3,400 mg of sodium daily. This is 30 to 50% higher than the recommended 2,300 mg per day. Sodium Intake and Health High sodium […]
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5 Tips for Sticking to a Grocery Budget
Like many people, you may be looking for ways to keep food and grocery costs down. Along with that, you may need to stick to a kidney-friendly diet—which some may think is more expensive. But, like any other diet, it all depends on how you shop. Here are five tips to help you stick to […]
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New Tools for Managing a Kidney Diet
Managing any kind of diet can be challenging, but with the right tools it becomes easier. Your dietitian may provide education and help with meal planning and fluid management. You can also find kidney diet information on DaVita.com. Our team has revamped the Diet and Nutrition section with new and improved resources to help manage […]
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Kidney-Friendly Thanksgiving Shopping Tips
The smell of the plump, juicy turkey roasting in the oven. The sound of family and friends gathered for a homemade feast. It’s Thanksgiving shopping time! Navigating the holidays while following a kidney-friendly diet can be difficult. Especially when that holiday is Thanksgiving. Whether you are making your family’s main meal or you are simply bringing […]
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Probiotics for People on Dialysis
Gut health plays a huge role in how well the body’s immune system works. Poor gut health can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation. It can also cause malnutrition and inflammation. People on dialysis are at an increased risk for poor gut health due to many different factors. Dialysis patients […]
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Diabetes and Kidney Disease Facts
Wednesday November 14th, 2018 is World Diabetes Day. Learn more about diabetes and how to reduce your risk. Diabetes is among the top twelve most prevalent diseases in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 2015, approximately 30.3 million Americans were diagnosed with diabetes. Costs to the health care system […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet: Salads & Soups Cookbook is Ready!
The newest Today’s Kidney Diet: Salads and Soups cookbook is ready to download. This cookbook has a great combination of fresh salads and favorite soups. Meet your daily produce quota by planning a soup and salad meal combo or by adding one of each to lunch and dinner. Salads & Soups Recipes Some suggested pairings […]
