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Traveling and the Dialysis Diet
Being on dialysis does not have to mean your travel days are over! DaVita has more than 2,500 dialysis centers nationwide making it easier to continue your treatments while traveling. After talking with your treatment team and insurance carrier about your travel plans, you will want to pack any medications you will need during your […]
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Adding Flavor to Foods
Flavor: More than Salt There are so many great ways to add flavor to food: sauces, seasonings, marinades and herbs. Another common way to flavor food is by adding salt. Restaurants and food companies often add salt as a main source of flavor for their foods. Regular table salt contains sodium and for those with […]
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Food Facts Friday: Lemons: A Sweet Choice for Your Kidney Diet
Three cheers for the fruit with “pucker power”! Most people think of lemons as a garnish for dinner plates and ice tea glasses. However, this sunshine yellow fruit is more than a pretty decoration. Low in potassium and full of flavor, lemons are a “sweet find” for people following a kidney diet. Lemon Ideas Check […]
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Activity and Fluid Intake during Warm Months
Keeping active is part of a healthy lifestyle that can promote cardiovascular health, reduce stress, and help control weight. However, with the warm weather just around the corner, staying active and staying hydrated while following a fluid limit can seem like an impossible balancing act. It can be difficult to find the right balance between […]
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Changing to a Plant-Based Diet
The term “plant-based” eating does not yet have a strict definition and may cause confusion among health-focused consumers. In fact, there are many other terms for a plant-based diet, including my favorites: “plant-friendly” and “plant-forward” eating. Many people are considering changing to a plant-based diet. What is Plant-Based Eating? Plant-based eating patterns focus on foods […]
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Celebrate Memorial Day
Memorial Day has come to mark the beginning of summer. Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day officially honors the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. As a military spouse, it is important to me that the true reason for this holiday is not forgotten. History […]
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New! Today’s Kidney Diet Cooking for One or Two
Have you ever made a new recipe only to find it made enough for a family of eight? And you have a household of two! You can eat the same meal again for the next 3 nights, or you can freeze some of the leftovers. But what you really need is a collection of kidney-friendly […]
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Food Facts Friday: Pears
High in fiber and rich in taste, pears pack a big punch! With over ten varieties of pears in the United States, these delicious fruits are available year round. Bartlett, Bosc, Anjou and Comice are some popular varieties. Pears are most often available fresh or canned, but are also dried or juiced. They are a […]
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Food Facts Friday: Pomegranates
The holiday season is upon us with the final leaves falling down and the snow starting to fall. The wintery wonderland of the holidays with gatherings of family, friends and delicious foods. Pomegranates are one of those holiday favorites and are in season in the Northern Hemisphere from October to February. This fruit is known […]
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Food Facts Friday: Avocados
Did you know the avocado is a fruit? Like the tomato, avocados are often mistaken as a vegetable. However, they are actually single-seeded berries that are jam packed with essential nutrients. Avocado Nutrients Avocados have the highest amount of protein and fiber compared to any other fruit. One medium avocado has 4 grams protein and […]
