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6 Ways to Support Your Heart Health
February is the month when we like to express love to that special person. It’s also National Heart Awareness month. So, why not make yourself that special person and focus on protecting your heart health? Let’s look at some ways to support and protect your heart: Control fluid intake Our heart has an important job […]
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The Mediterranean Lifestyle and CKD
Unlike many current diet plans, the Mediterranean diet was not invented, but discovered. It has been not only a diet, but also a lifestyle followed by many in Europe for decades. Ansel Keys from the University of Minnesota discovered the lifestyle while conducting research in Italy during the 1950s. He found an area in the […]
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Coffee Creamers
Last updated: June 25, 2026 Is there anything better than a nice cup of coffee in the morning to start your day? There are so many ways to flavor your wake-up cup of coffee. If you are following a kidney diet, you may be wondering if you can keep drinking coffee. Yes, you can still […]
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Green Pea Protein Powder: Kidney-friendly?
In recent years, plant-based diets and protein supplements have gained popularity with the general population. Studies find plant-based diets to have reduced risk of obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. As a result, green pea protein powders are gaining interest with hopes to produce similar outcomes. Is this green pea protein powder good for those […]
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Kick Start Your Kidney Diet in the New Year
Take advantage of the “new year, new you” energy that you might be feeling from your friends and family this year by thinking about healthy diet choices you can make for your kidney health. We get it: Following a diet can be difficult, especially when you’re not used to monitoring and tracking your food intake. […]
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Food Facts Friday: Hemp Milk
Plant-based milk alternatives are growing in popularity. Hemp milk is one of the lesser known of these. Consumers can find hemp milk in most grocery stores and online. Hemp milk is made by blending water and seeds of the Cannabis plant. Hemp is made from the same plant that produces the psychoactive compound THC. However, […]
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Food Facts Friday: Acai Berries
When the weather starts to get warmer and the sun is out, cooling down with a refreshing smoothie or smoothie bowl can hit the spot. Acai smoothie bowls have become quite popular. But what are acai berries all about? The acai berry comes from the acai palm tree that grows in Central and South America. […]
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Transitioning From In-Center Dialysis to Home
Starting on Dialysis Having stage 5 kidney failure or end stage kidney disease (ESKD) and starting on dialysis can be over-whelming. For many people, starting dialysis is a life-changing event. In the U.S., more people start on in-center hemodialysis (ICHD) than any other form of dialysis (1).Often, a temporary central venous catheter (CVC) is used […]
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Potassium Control Tips for a Healthy Life
Why is Potassium Control Important? Potassium is a necessary nutrient that helps the heart and muscles function properly. However, too much potassium can be harmful to the body. For those with chronic kidney disease (CKD), potassium control is especially important. When CKD is present, especially advanced stages, the body has a more difficult time filtering […]
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Food Facts Friday: Kale
Kale, a leafy vegetable with a vibrant color, is packed with nutrition and has gained a reputation as a superfood. This vegetable is also part of the cruciferous family which includes other nutritious vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. Kale is loaded with nutrients like vitamins A, C and K, and potassium, folate, calcium and […]
