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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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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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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 […]
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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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Kidney-Friendly Pizza for National Cheese Pizza Day
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? Pizza is not always included […]
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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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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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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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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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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 […]
