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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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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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Basic Nutrition for Kidney Patients
Eating healthy is the first step in taking control of your wellbeing. But it can be very confusing at times to know what to do, especially with so many terms. So let’s focus on basic nutrition and see if we can break it down a little. When talking about basic nutrition, the following terms are […]
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Food Facts Friday: Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is thought to be the first cheese to be made in America. It has become more popular recently as a lower calorie and high protein snack. This food has been promoted as an aid in weight loss and muscle building. It can be eaten in a variety of ways to help boost protein […]
