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A Gift from the Heart: Homemade Seasoning Blends
Looking for a homemade-holiday gift to give your loved one with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Consider salt-free herb and spice seasoning blends. These tasty spice combinations contain herbs and spices without the salt or other high-sodium ingredients. The benefit for people with CKD is the low sodium content. People with CKD have a reduced ability […]
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Planning Holiday Meals: Sodium and Potassium Tips
The leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and the holidays are here. Holiday meals and seasonal feasts with endless amounts of delicious food, drinks and desserts will likely flood our tables. Many of these tasty treats may be high in sodium and potassium, which can be a concern for people with kidney disease. Now is […]
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Diabetes and Kidney Disease: Are You at Risk?
Did you know there is a significant link between diabetes and kidney disease? Watch this short video to learn more.
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Understanding Diabetes and Blood Sugar Control
Imagine this scene. Your doctor tells you that you have diabetes. You are afraid as you are not too sure what it all means. You start hearing new terms such as blood glucose, insulin, hemoglobin A1c, fasting blood glucose, fasting blood sugars and it seems overwhelming. So let’s take a minute to break it down. Understanding […]
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Phosphorus Control during the Holidays
With winter holidays right around the corner, we often recall fond memories of good times with family and friends. In addition, there’s the aroma of delicious holiday meals and appetizers. For most, a frequent concern is counting calories to prevent the unavoidable holiday weight gain. However, for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) the dilemma […]
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Blending Special Diets into Meal Planning
Having a special renal diet where you will eat differently than the rest of the family can feel isolating for a person with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Meal planning takes on a larger role in preparing family meals. In addition, there is extra pressure on the home cook. Who wants to make two meals? Instead […]
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Diabetes- and Kidney- Friendly Eating Vol 2
We understand following a special diet can be challenging, especially when you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes. That’s why DaVita and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) are proud to share this second edition of Today’s Kidney Diet: Diabetes- and Kidney-Friendly Eating. You’ll find classic comfort foods with a healthy twist, such as Veggie […]
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Kidney-Friendly Pizza for National Cheese Pizza Day
Last updated: July 20, 2026 The start of September typically means fall is just around the corner. The weather starts to get cooler and the leaves begin to change. Before the apple picking and pumpkin eating ensues, opt for a slice of kidney-friendly pizza instead! Did you know September 5th is National Cheese Pizza Day? […]
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Presenting Today’s Kidney Diet Street Food Favorites Cookbook
Explore your favorite street foods and get tips on making kidney-friendly choices with the new Today’s Kidney Diet Street Food Favorites cookbook. We’ve modified 14 street foods to fit a kidney-friendly diet by reducing sodium, potassium and phosphorus. Try well-known street food favorites like Belgian Waffles and Shish Kebabs or go international with Arepas (Grilled […]
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Food Facts Friday: Pumpkins
Autumn is upon us with beautiful vibrant colored leaves and the crisp fall air. This is the season for pumpkins, and the warm comforting smell it brings to the holiday season. We celebrate fun holidays like Halloween, carving jack-o-lanterns and making delicious desserts like pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. The name “pumpkin” comes from the Greek […]
