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Kidney-friendly Takeout Tips
While many people are now preparing their own food, you may want a break from cooking and opt to order takeout. It’s a great way to support local businesses and satisfy cravings for food items not available in grocery stores. Many restaurants that were previously dine-in are now offering delivery and takeout. These options promote […]
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Holiday Fluid Management (Part Two)
In Holiday Fluid Management: Part One we discussed target weight (TW) and interdialytic weight gains (IDWG). In part two, we will discuss ultrafiltration rate (UFR) and relationship to fluid management. What is UFR? UFR stands for Ultrafiltration Rate. Growing evidence suggests that fluid-related factors play important roles in hemodialysis patients’ health. Ultrafiltration rate is one […]
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Tips and Recipes for an Extended Stay at Home
During an emergency, such as a natural disaster or global pandemic, there may be limited access to essential items, including groceries. In these situations, it helps to have your pantry, refrigerator and freezer stocked with what you need to make a healthy kidney-friendly meal. Being prepared can help lessen the stress and anxiety you and […]
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Home Dialysis May Offer More Flexible Kidney Diet
Choosing home dialysis often means a more flexible kidney diet. This is because home dialysis therapies are performed more frequently than in-center hemodialysis therapy. Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) One type of home dialysis treatment is peritoneal dialysis (PD). In this treatment the peritoneum membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity works as a filter. It helps with […]
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Beans Primer for Kidney Diets
Kidney, pinto, cranberry, black, and navy. What do these have in common? They are all types of beans! Beans, which are sometimes excluded from the kidney diet, are a valuable source of many nutrients, including fiber. Fiber and Beans It is important to include fiber in your diet. In fact, it is recommended that you get […]
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Be Heart Healthy on Valentine’s Day
One of the most well-known holiday’s in the month of February is Valentine’s Day. It’s a day typically observed to show your significant others, family and friends how much you love them. Candy-filled hearts, red cards, and heart shaped decorations often fill the day. But did you know that February is also American Heart Month? […]
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New! Today’s Kidney Diet Roasted Recipes Cookbook
Labor Day marks the end of summer and ushers in cooler weather. When cooler days and nights arrive it’s time to warm up the kitchen. This includes using the oven for roasting and one-pan meals. Time to try some new roasted recipes! The newest recipes. We’ve included roasted salads, main courses, sides and desserts. Try […]
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Embrace Earth Day: Go Green!
“Go Green” is a catch phrase used to encourage people to conserve our planet’s resources. You can go green by embracing Earth Day on, April 22, 2020 – the 50th anniversary of this recognition day. I’ve been going green since I could walk. Caring for our environment is something I am very passionate about and […]
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Ideas for a Kidney-Friendly Labor Day Barbecue
Labor Day is coming up this week. Maybe you’ve been invited to a socially distanced barbecue or are thinking of firing up the grill in your own backyard. Enjoy this day of rest safely while sticking to a kidney diet. The History of Barbecue The word barbecue comes from the language of the indigenous Taino […]
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Secrets for Success: Renal Diet Tips from Patients
Years ago, when I started working in dialysis, one of the first people I had the pleasure to meet was a gentleman who had been on hemodialysis for almost 20 years. He was very kind, a real “people person” and he enjoyed chatting with me. At times, he would offer me little “tips and tricks” […]
