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Cottage Cheese
Last updated: July 9, 2026 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 […]
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Garbanzo Beans aka Chickpeas
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, have been eaten in the Middle East for more than 10,000 years. They are a staple of Middle Eastern, African, and Indian cuisines. Garbanzo beans are the second most widely grown legume after the soybean. They have become a popular choice for a plant-based protein source and for making […]
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Tips for Keeping a Healthy Potassium Level
Potassium is an important mineral to the body. Potassium helps keep our muscles and nerves working properly. However, too much potassium in the body can cause the heart to beat irregularly or stop beating at all. With kidney disease, the kidneys are not able to remove potassium from your blood through the urine. Your doctor […]
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Making Meal Prep Work for You
If you’re a fan of using food blogs or social media to find recipes, it’s likely you’ve come across the idea of meal prep. What is Meal Prepping? This popular concept is often shared by food and lifestyle bloggers on Pinterest, Instagram and other platforms as a strategy to save time and money. It is […]
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Peanut Butter in a Kidney Diet Meal Plan
What food is found in three out of four American households, loved by children and adults alike, a great source of protein, and also surprisingly kidney-friendly? The answer is peanut butter. And…November is National Peanut Butter month! Peanut Butter in the Kidney Diet Although it may be higher in potassium and phosphorus compared to other […]
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Today’s Kidney Diet Holiday Cookbook is Here!
With Thanksgiving Day fast approaching it’s time to start planning holiday food for upcoming events. Whether you are planning for guests, a potluck or bringing a holiday appetizer, we have just what you need. The Today’s Kidney Diet Holiday Gatherings cookbook is here. This new cookbook features recipes to serve at holiday events—small gatherings as […]
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Spicin’ up Your Meals – One Dish at a Time!
Are you tired of having to think about every food that you put in your mouth? Do you feel as if you’re spending so much time and energy trying to figure out what you can eat that it’s taken the enjoyment out of eating? Do foods taste bland and unappealing to you? Does your diet […]
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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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The Mediterranean Diet: Good for your Heart
If you are a chronic kidney disease (CKD) or dialysis patient, the term "diet" probably makes you cringe! PLEASE, don’t stop reading yet! I want to tell you about a diet that may have some good options for you. It’s the Mediterranean Diet–not really a diet. It is more of a “way of life” and it […]
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Ancient Grains in Today’s Kidney Diet
There is confusion around whole grains and ancient grains in the kidney diet. The reason is changes in renal diet goals and guidelines. Read on to learn more about current kidney diet recommendations for grains. New Whole Grain Recommendations Up until the last several years, renal dietitians have recommended that people with chronic kidney disease […]
