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What’s the Scoop on Whole Grains?
If you have been following a kidney diet for years you may be confused about the new trend towards including whole grains. In the past whole grain products were limited due to higher phosphorus and potassium contents when compared to refined grains such as white bread. Today’s kidney diet appreciates the many benefits of whole […]
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Vitamin D in Chronic Kidney Disease
Vitamin D is a well-known vitamin that some of us may think of as the “sunshine” vitamin. In your health classes growing up, you were likely taught the role of vitamin D in maintaining healthy bones. While vitamin D is vital to bone health, it also has a key relationship with the kidneys. In this […]
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Managing Cholesterol after Kidney Transplant
Kidney transplant is not a cure for kidney failure. It is kidney replacement therapy, also known as renal replacement therapy. There may be changes to blood cholesterol and fats after a kidney transplant. Transplant Considerations When a person receives a kidney transplant there are many things to consider, including nutrition care. A patient’s nutritional status […]
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Labor Day Recipes to Send off Summer
Labor Day is a holiday most American’s celebrate by not working if possible. This day marks summer coming to an end and the next school year about to begin. The final barbeques and picnics of the season are coming to a close. New beginnings for a new season are upon us. This day however is […]
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Missed Dialysis Treatments and Nutrition
Did you know that dialysis does not replace all of your kidney function? That’s right. Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to clean your blood. Hemodialysis only works about 12 to 16 hours a week – just enough to keep you healthy. Home hemodialysis may be prescribed 5 to 6 […]
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Vitamins and Minerals for People with Kidney Disease
The need for vitamins and minerals can be met through diet for most healthy people. Kidney disease and the treatments for it can changes the availability and requirements for certain nutrients. Read on to find out more about how kidney disease impacts your need for vitamins and minerals. What are vitamins and minerals? Vitamins and […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Veggie Lovers Cookbook is Here!
There’s no denying it—a vegetarian-style eating plan is getting lots of attention these days. In the kidney community, today’s kidney diet has triggered a change from the old kidney diet to a healthier way of eating. It includes more whole foods such as whole grains, legumes, nuts and plant-based protein sources. More kidney patients today […]
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Celebrating Kwanzaa with Kidney-Friendly Recipes
Kwanzaa is a winter holiday created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karena. The celebration honors the African American culture. It is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st each year. The word Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” meaning “first fruits of the harvest”. The Seven Principles of the Kwanzaa Celebration Kwanzaa […]
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Tips for Preventing and Improving Malnutrition
Patients living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are at an increased risk for malnutrition (1). Many find that dietary restrictions limit the foods available for them to eat. A registered dietitian (RD) can help clear up diet misunderstandings and guide patients to food and lifestyle choices. This can help improve […]
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Food Facts Friday: Eggnog
Eggnog is believed to have originated in England and was initially enjoyed as a hot beverage. The mixture typically contained milk, cream, sugar and raw eggs. It may have included alcohol such as rum or brandy. Today, eggnog is more widely known as a cold drink and can be purchased in many retail stores. Varieties […]
