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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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How to Lower Potassium in Potatoes
For many people with kidney disease, it’s important to limit your potassium. Watch as a DaVita dietitian shows how to lower the potassium in potatoes, a favorite high-potassium vegetable, by double boiling. You’ll find more kidney diet and nutrition tips at DaVita.com/KidneyDiet.
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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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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 […]
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Food Facts Friday: Coffee Creamers
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 drink it, but be aware […]
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Hyperglycemia and Diabetes in Adult Kidney Transplant
If you are considering a kidney transplant, or have already received one, there are some things you need to know. This blog post focuses on hyperglycemia and diabetes related to kidney transplant. Nutrition care for kidney transplant patients is a complex process. A transplant recipient’s nutritional status is impacted by many different things – appetite, weight, digestive […]
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Reading Nutrition Labels for Hidden Phosphorus
People with kidney disease, especially those on dialysis, need to monitor the amount of phosphorus in the foods they consume. Learn from a DaVita dietitian about how to spot hidden phosphorus in food nutrition labels. You’ll find more kidney diet and nutrition tips at DaVita.com/KidneyDiet.
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Sheet Pan Smarts for the Kidney Diet
Putting together a tasty meal using only one pan is the ultimate in convenience for the home cook. Not only are sheet pan meals quick to prepare, clean-up is a breeze. With new on-line recipes coming out every day, sheet pan meals have never been so popular. Here’s a breakdown of the basics when it […]
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Fluid and Thirst Control Tips for Summer
We’ve all been there…it’s a hot summer day and the only thing you want to do is drink a few cool glasses of water. But wait! Before you drink too much, remember that excess fluid may have negative effects on your body. For those on dialysis, it is recommended to limit fluid intake to 32 […]
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Holiday Fluid Management (Part One)
It’s the holiday season, the time to celebrate our traditions, even if things are different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These celebrations may include a variety of foods and drinks that can tempt you beyond your usual diet and fluid limits. Your renal dietitian will most likely work with you on holiday fluid […]
