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Food Facts Friday: Cauliflower
Perhaps best known as the broccoli look-alike on raw vegetable platters, cauliflower is a more versatile vegetable than you may think. Because of its neutral color and mild flavor, this cruciferous vegetable is used in recipes including sauce, riced cauliflower, mock mashed potatoes or simply cooked as a side dish. Additionally, cauliflower boasts various health […]
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Food Facts Friday: Potatoes
Mashed, baked, roasted, boiled, fried…. These are just some of the ways this vegetable is enjoyed year-round. Popular and versatile, potatoes are a staple in many households and additionally used for alcoholic beverages, livestock feed and plant research. It’s believed potatoes originated in Peru and were then introduced to Spain and greater Europe. Today, there […]
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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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Kidney Health 101: What Is a Nephrologist?
Learning that one or both of your kidneys aren’t functioning the way they should can be a stressful time. But connecting with a kidney doctor, also known as a nephrologist, can help you better understand your kidney health and find the treatment you need for your overall health. Understanding what a nephrologist can help you […]
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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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10 Tips to Help Decrease Thirst
As someone who works with dialysis patients in Texas, the hot summer heat poses a huge challenge for many people needing to control their fluid intake. It’s difficult not to want to gulp down some fresh iced tea or lemonade on days like this. Thirst can be hard to control. However, excessive fluid intake for […]
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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 […]
