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Choosing Summer Produce
Summer provides a bountiful harvest of fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce is full of flavor, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. With all this wholesome goodness, which summer produce can a dialysis patient enjoy? When it comes to fruits and vegetables, the main concern for a dialysis patient is the potassium content. Potassium is a mineral […]
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Dunkin’ with Pumpkin for Halloween
Happy Halloween! Autumn is filled with colorful leaves, crisp air, and pumpkin—as decorations and in foods. Pumpkin, notoriously touted as a higher potassium food, is often limited for the hemodialysis diet. However, there are many recipes that include a small amount of pumpkin. If the potassium content is low enough (generally less than 250 mg […]
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Kidney Diet Recipes for a Happy Independence Day
Nothing is better than a home cooked meal and the gathering of family and friends to celebrate the Red, White and Blue of Independence Day! Confused on what to eat this holiday? We have some terrific kidney-friendly DaVita recipes to help spice up your Independence Day holiday planning and festivities! Salads and Sides Put a […]
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6 Tips to Stay Healthy this Winter
Colds, viruses, and germs seem to thrive during the winter months. We see more people sniffling, and sneezing and complaining of not feeling well. For patients on dialysis staying healthy and making it to every dialysis treatment is important. The following simple tips may help you to stay healthy during the winter months. Wash Your Hands Hand […]
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Healing Foods: A Spotlight on Apple Cider Vinegar and Kombucha
You may be aware of the concept of “food is medicine”. This is the idea that certain foods may have the power to nourish and heal the body to help prevent and manage disease. In this way, consuming these healing foods may reduce the need for over-the-counter and even some prescriptions medications. A couple of […]
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Late Stage Kidney Disease Eating Tips
There is no question that managing your diet during late stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be overwhelming. Depending on the stage of your kidney disease nutrition requirements will vary. During late stage (stage 4) kidney disease the primary goal is to prevent overworking the kidneys. Taking additional stress off of your kidneys by limiting the […]
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Diabetes Diet Delights
Enjoy this three-day menu plan featuring delicious and diabetes-friendly recipes designed to help manage blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of kidney disease. Discover flavorful dishes like Festive Egg Scramble and Strawberry Pudding, all created by DaVita dietitians.
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Dialyzing While in a Pandemic
As a health care provider for dialysis patients for twenty-five years, I can only imagine what might be going through the minds of patients during this time. Between watching the news and scrolling through social media, the level of uncertainty within our communities is running high. Dialysis treatments cannot stop and fears may range from […]
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Tips for a Healthy Happy Labor Day
Labor Day, also known as the "workingman’s holiday," is a U.S. holiday that honors American workers.1 For many Americans, the first Monday in September is filled with picnics and barbeques. Also, it marks the end of summer, a new school year, and new beginnings. The long weekend is perfect for enjoying time outdoors, traveling, or relaxing. Kick off […]
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Changing Unhealthy Habits: A Silver Lining of COVID-19
Have you ever heard the old adage “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade?” The spring of 2020 and the arrival of social distancing has brought some sour changes to all of us. It’s important to understand that change affects everyone, and it is human nature to find change difficult. Humans are creatures of habit […]
