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6 Soups to Make this Season
Shake off the winter chill with a hearty bowl of soup. DaVita dietitian Jessica Triggs’ past post "Make this Soup Season a Success" can help you find tips on including soup in a kidney-healthy diet. If you are on a fluid restriction, talk to your dietitian about how much liquid/fluid to include and how to count soup […]
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New! Today’s Kidney Diet Homemade Condiments cookbook
The newest Today’s Kidney Diet cookbook is now available, just in time for your summer barbecues and picnics. Today’s Kidney Diet Homemade Condiments cookbook is sure to provide ideas for making your summer spreads special. Herb seasoning mixes, salad dressings, sauces, salsa, marinades and pickled toppings are all included. Try the Carrot-Ginger Dressing to add flavor and color […]
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Update on Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar Alternatives
In the past 50 years, the use of artificial sweeteners has skyrocketed. Instead of seeing a sugar bowl at restaurants and coffee shops, we now see rectangle tubs filled with colorful single serve packets of chemical sweeteners. These chemicals include products like sucralose (Splenda®), aspartame (Equal® and Nutrasweet®) and saccharin (Sweet ‘n Low®). These products […]
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration Diet Tips
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican-American culture with food and beverages at the center of the festivities. Beans, salsa, cheese and tortillas are found in many Mexican dishes, potentially making them high in potassium and phosphorus. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those on dialysis can […]
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Managing Diabetes and Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis is one of the treatment options a kidney doctor may prescribe. Some patients may experience body weight gain while others remain about the same weight. This may be due to the dextrose solution. This may sound concerning if you have diabetes. Some people may require more insulin to help control their blood sugar levels […]
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Pecans
Last updated: July 9, 2026 Fall is harvest time for new pecans. At their freshest, these nuts are sweet and crunchy. If you are wondering about including pecans in a kidney diet, read on to learn the facts. Pecans are a member of the walnut family. The nuts grow in a stippled brown shell. Pecans […]
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Diabetes- and Kidney- Friendly Eating
This cookbook from DaVita and the American Diabetes Association offers delicious recipes designed for people with both diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Enjoy dishes like Breakfast Quesadillas, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, All American Meatloaf, and No-Bake Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bites, all tailored to meet specific dietary needs.
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Peritoneal Dialysis: Need more Potassium?
When it comes to kidney disease, there are a lot of “P” words which have specific nutrition recommendations . . . protein, phosphorus, potassium . . . sound familiar? Let me add in yet another “P” word, peritoneal dialysis or PD for short. It starts to get confusing after a while! The focus of this […]
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Kidney Transplant Preparation
Getting ready for a kidney transplant? Transplant is a gift of life. You definitely want to be prepared for when the time arrives. Both late stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and dialysis patients may be eligible to receive a new kidney. For those who do receive a transplant, being as healthy as possible is important. One […]
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Making Holiday Meals Kidney-Friendly
Holidays are a magical time of the year. Sticking to a kidney-friendly diet can be challenging. However with a few changes, it is possible to enjoy holiday meals and celebrations with your loved ones. Planning Holiday Meals Planning ahead can make a stressful time easier. If you are cooking, you will be able to control […]
