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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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Kidney Health 101: Peritoneal Dialysis Basics and Benefits
If you recently learned you need treatment for kidney failure, you may be glad to hear you have choices when it comes to dialysis. Here’s a look at peritoneal dialysis (PD) to help you decide if this is a treatment option you want to discuss with your doctor. Talking with your nephrologist or attending a […]
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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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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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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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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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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” […]
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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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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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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 […]
