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Vegetarian Primer for the Kidney Diet
Are you familiar with the term, "Plant-Based Diet"? Or maybe you’ve heard of the "Vegetarian Diet"? Have you struggled with combining a vegetarian diet with your dialysis diet? Individuals choose a plant-based (aka vegetarian) diet for a variety of personal, philosophical, health or religious reasons. The good thing about plant-based diets is that there is […]
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Oat Milk
Last updated: July 21, 2026 I will be honest, before writing this blog I had never heard of oat milk. One Saturday morning I hopped in the car with my 6 year old daughter and 3 year old son seeking to find this new beverage. After bringing it home, we taste tested original flavor and […]
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Malnutrition and Kidney Disease
When you think of malnutrition, you probably think of a condition caused by a lack of food…starvation. Malnutrition in this form does exist worldwide. However, malnutrition by definition can be considered as any disorder of nutrition including over-nutrition and under-nutrition. Malnutrition is a growing but under-recognized health concern in the United States. Under-nutrition Causes of […]
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Roasting Fall Vegetables for Your Kidney Diet
When the seasons change from summer to fall I look forward to cooler days, the rustling sound of brightly colored leaves, and cooking comforting foods. This time of year, I crave warm foods and I enjoy roasting vegetables. Roasting is an easy method to bring out the sweet flavors of vegetables and to soften them. Autumn […]
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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Kidney Patients
Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) find that visiting a dietitian is a great source of help with diet and meal planning. I would like to tell you more about dietitians and the medical nutrition therapy (MNT) they provide. About Registered Dietitians A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a food […]
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Healthy Springtime Meals Celebration
March brings several reasons to celebrate health and to enjoy healthy meals. As the snow melts and the heavy rains subside, spring flowers and vegetables start to grow. With the milder weather, we’re typically more motivated to get outside. Fortunately, this means more fresh air and opportunities for exercise. This is a great time for […]
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Baking Soda and Kidney Disease: It’s Not Just for Baking and Cleaning (Part 2)
This is the second part to a post on sodium bicarbonate and kidney disease. Part one was published on March 31st. It explored sodium bicarbonate. This part explores metabolic acidosis. How Acidosis Affects Nutrition Status Metabolic acidosis negatively affects nutrition status. The increased acid is associated with decreased blood protein levels, including albumin. In addition, it […]
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Love is in the Air: Kidney-Friendly Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great time to show your friends and family a little extra love. We often show love and kindness to one another through food or yummy sweet treats. This Valentine’s Day keep your valentine healthy and on-track while also showing your love and appreciation. Here’s a couple of safe and kidney-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas. Try […]
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Getting Enough Protein on PD
As a peritoneal dialysis (PD) patient you have likely discussed increasing your protein intake in your diet while you were getting your PD training or when you met your renal registered dietitian (RD). Do you know why you need to eat enough protein? Meeting your protein needs may help you to get healthier and stay […]
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Corn for a Kidney Diet
Last updated: June 22, 2026 The newest Food Facts Friday post is all about corn. One of the wonderful things about corn is all the different ways it can be prepared and eaten. Include corn as a side at a cookout, barbecue or with a meal at home, mixed into a salad, ground into cornmeal to […]
